The Accelerate PhenoTest® BC kit is a multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test utilizing both qualitative nucleic acid fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) identification and quantitative, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) methods and is intended for use with the Accelerate Pheno® system. The Accelerate PhenoTest® BC kit is capable of simultaneous detection and identification of multiple microbial targets followed by susceptibility testing of the appropriate detected bacterial organisms. The ®Accelerate PhenoTest® BC kit is performed directly on blood culture samples identified as positive by a continuous monitoring blood culture system. Results are intended to be interpreted in conjunction with Gram stain results.
A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of nucleic acids and/or genes conferring antimicrobial resistance from multiple types of microorgansims associated with bloodstream infection (i.e., bacteria, fungi, and viruses) in a clinical specimen and/or culture isolate, using a nucleic acid amplification/mass spectrometry method.