BacLite MRSA detection test for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation - horizon scanning review
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Record ID 32004000893
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to summarise the currently available evidence on BacLite MRSA detection test for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation.
Authors' recommendations:
The BacLite MRSA test is a rapid antigen-luminescence test for patients and hospital staff colonised or suspected of being colonised with methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The test is validated for use with nasal swabs and takes 2-5 hours. No published information regarding the sensitivity and specificity of this test is currently available.
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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