The most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections is Staphaureus; MRSA represents over 50% of these infections in parts of the U.S.1
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 method2
(1)CDC. CDC Steps Up Efforts to Fight Drug-Resistant Germ. Press Release. 2008 Sep 8. Accessed May 2020. (2)Moran, GJ, et al. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus infections among patients in the emergency department. N Engl J Med. 2006 Aug 17;355(7):666-74.
The Solution
The only fast and comprehensive SSTI test available:
Xpert® MRSA/SA SSTI is a fast, on-demand test for detecting MRSA and SA from skin and soft tissue swabs in around 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