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Code: DD0025
Code: DD0026
Two diagnostic discs have been made available for the detection of mecA resistance.
Contents
1 cartridge. containing 50 discs.
Disc Content
DD0025 | DD0026 | |
Cefoxitin | 5 µg | 10 µg |
Description
Cefoxitin is a cephamycin which is bactericidal through inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
A number of recent studies have indicated that the use of Cefoxitin has a higher sensitivity and specificity than other compounds traditonally recommended for detecting mecA resistance in Staphylococci.
Quality control
Known mecA positive and negative strains should be used to monitor performance.