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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, June 2007, p. 2031-2033, Vol. 45, No. 6
0095-1137/07/$08.00+0     doi:10.1128/JCM.00621-07
Copyright © 2007, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Comparison of Tests for Detection of ß-Lactamase-Producing Staphylococci{triangledown}

A. Pitkälä,1* L. Salmikivi,2 P. Bredbacka,2 A.-L. Myllyniemi,1 and M. T. Koskinen2

Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira, Mustialankatu 3, 00790 Helsinki, Finland,1 Finnzymes Diagnostics, Espoo, Finland2

Received 21 March 2007/ Accepted 29 March 2007

Penicillin resistance identification tests are important in veterinary medicine. Six enzyme assays and a PCR test were compared for the detection of ß-lactamase production or the ß-lactamase gene in 175 staphylococcal isolates. We conclude that the PCR test and two nitrocefin-based assays can be recommended for routine clinical use.

* Corresponding author. Mailing address: Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira, Mustialankatu 3, 00790 Helsinki, Finland. Phone: 358 2077 2003. Fax: 358 2077 24350. E-mail: anna.pitkala{at}evira.fi

{triangledown} Published ahead of print on 11 April 2007.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, June 2007, p. 2031-2033, Vol. 45, No. 6
0095-1137/07/$08.00+0     doi:10.1128/JCM.00621-07
Copyright © 2007, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.



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