Novel Rapid Test for Detecting Carbapenemase.

ABSTRACT: We developed a carbapenemase test based on the ability of imipenem to inhibit noncarbapenemase β-lactamases. The test uses bacterial isolates with a fluorescent β-lactamase substrate, producing objective results with 100% sensitivity and specificity in 10 minutes. The assay is inexpensive and consists of only 1 mixing step.

SUBMITTER: Feng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7101118 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature