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Retrospective Evaluation of a PCR Based Assay for the Direct Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Clinical Specimen |
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We evaluated the performance of a PCR-based dipstick assay used in our routine laboratory for the direct detection of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 2941 clinical swab specimens were evaluated. Sensitivity and specificity were 94.1% and 98.3%, respectively.The PCR assay combines low instrumentation costs and minor hands-on-time with reliable results for MRSA identification. |
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