Evaluation of OXA-48 K-Se T: an immunochromatographic assay for rapid detection of OXA-48-producing Enterobacteriaceae

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2016 May;85(1):12-5. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2016.01.015. Epub 2016 Jan 26.

Abstract

The OXA-48 K-Se T, a new immunochromatographic assay for rapid detection of OXA-48-producing Enterobacteriaceae, has been evaluated in a Spanish Hospital during a 3-month period. A collection of 100 Enterobacteriaceae including 79 isolates producing OXA-48 has been tested. Sensitivity and specificity of 100% were obtained.

Keywords: Carbapenemase detection; Enterobacteriaceae; OXA-48.

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Affinity / methods*
  • Disk Diffusion Antimicrobial Tests
  • Enterobacteriaceae / classification*
  • Enterobacteriaceae / drug effects
  • Enterobacteriaceae / enzymology*
  • Enterobacteriaceae / isolation & purification
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / diagnosis*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • beta-Lactamases / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • beta-Lactamases