IDI-MRSA (TM) detection test for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation - horizon scanning review
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Record ID 32004000886
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to summarise the currently available evidence on the IDI-MRSA (TM) detection test for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation.
Authors' recommendations:
IDI-MRSA (TM) is a qualitative in vitro real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for the direct detection of nasal colonisation by methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The whole procedure takes approximately 60-75 minutes. The IDI-MRSA test is able to detect MRSA directly from specimens containing a mixture of staphylococci. From 786 nasal specimens collected and screened for MRSA using the IDI-MRSA test, a sensitivity and specificity was determined to be 92.5% and 96.4% respectively. This test has currently been validated for nasal swabs only.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2004
URL for published report:
http://www.psy-flow.com/sites/psy-flow/files/docs/flow.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Methicillin Resistance
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Staphylococcus aureus
Contact
Organisation Name:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre
Contact Address:
The NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SP. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831, Fax: +44 121 2269
Contact Name:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Copyright:
National Horizon Scanning Centre (NHSC)
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