Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI
Detect MRSA & SA Skin and Soft Tissue Infections In Less Than One Hour
The tremendous increase of both hospital acquired and community
acquired MRSA in skin and soft tissue infections requires a change
in management of these infections. Cepheid’s on-demand
Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI test detects the presence of S. aureus (SA) or methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in skin and soft tissue infections in less than one hour.
Runs On: GeneXpert System
acquired MRSA in skin and soft tissue infections requires a change
in management of these infections. Cepheid’s on-demand
Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI test detects the presence of S. aureus (SA) or methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in skin and soft tissue infections in less than one hour.
Runs On: GeneXpert System
SSTIs are a major health concern
- The most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections is Staph
aureus; MRSA represents over 50% of these infections in parts
of the U.S. - Current laboratory methods can take up to 72 hours to determine
if a SSTI is SA or MRSA - Empiric treatment, found to be incorrect in 57% of patients according to
one study, is employed due to lack of a rapid identification method
The only rapid and comprehensive SSTI test available
- Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI is a rapid, on-demand test for detecting MRSA and SA from skin and soft tissue swabs in less than one hour
- Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI is the most comprehensive Staph aureus
test available: - Includes targets for Staph aureus, MRSA, and mecA
- Identifies presumptive positive “empty cassette” strains for correct classification as SA sensitive
- Unparalleled automation with the GeneXpert® System provides reduced hands-on time and improved laboratory efficiency
Important healthcare benefits of rapid detection
- Helps ensure the right therapy sooner for improved patient management
- Enables a targeted antimicrobial therapy approach for better antimicrobial stewardship
- Allows for immediate identification of patient infection for improved isolation and infection control measures