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  • Rapid detection of carbapen...
    Nordmann, Patrice; Poirel, Laurent; Dortet, Laurent

    Emerging infectious diseases, 09/2012, Volume: 18, Issue: 9
    Journal Article

    To rapidly identify carbapenemase producers in Enterobacteriaceae, we developed the Carba NP test. The test uses isolated bacterial colonies and is based on in vitro hydrolysis of a carbapenem, imipenem. It was 100% sensitive and specific compared with molecular-based techniques. This rapid (<2 hours), inexpensive technique may be implemented in any laboratory.