This testing is performed in reflex to an identified pathogen.

 Antibiotic Drug Resistance (ABDR) Testing:

This testing is performed in reflex to a positive infection identified in a molecular pathogen panel related to pneumonia, UTI or wound. Following genes and antibiotic class are affected:

Resistance Genes Tested:

·       mecA 

·       Qnrs

·       vanA1, vanA2, vanB 

·       KPC, NDM, OXA48, VIM, IMP-7 

·       CTX-M1 

·       SUL1, SUL2, SUL3

·       dfrA1, dfrA5, dfrA12, dfrA17

Antibiotic Class Affected:

·       Oxacillin/Methicillin

·       Fluoroquinolone

·       Vancomycin

·       Carbapenem

·       Extended spectrum beta-lactam

·       Beta-lactam

·       Sulphonamides

·       Trimethoprim