Antibiotic Resistance (RUO)
The A2K Antibiotic Resistance Detection qPCR kit is designed to quickly and accurately detect genes associated with antibiotic resistance found in bacteria. This kit enables the detection of 29 unique genes that confer resistance to the most commonly prescribed antibiotics including: Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim, Bactrim, Fluoroquinolones, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Vancomycin, Methicillin, Ampicillin, Penicillin, Cephalosporin, and Carbapenem.
Features
✓ 4 multiplex reactions
✓ 29 unique genes
✓ 11+ antibiotics/antibiotic classes
✓ Modular option available
✓ Detect and differentiate between clinically relevant targets
✓ Affordable and scalable
✓ Ready-to-use off-the-shelf solution
✓ Available in 250 or 1000 reaction configurations
✓ Lower cost per reaction with larger configurations
✓ Targeted Bacillus atrophaeus gene for internal control (IC)
✓ Validated with Clinical Samples
Kit Contents
Included:
- ABR Multiplex Assays
- PureAmp Mastermix
- User Guide
- Instrument Template File
Not Included:
- A2K ABR Amplification Controls
- A2K Spectral Calibration Plates
Technical Specifications
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Module 1
- Sul1, Sul2
- dfrA1, dfrA5
- qnrA, qnrB
- IMP-1, IMP-2
- Bacillus atrophaeus
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Module 2
- ErmA, ErmB, ErmC
- TetM
- SHV
- CTX-M-1/2/9/8
- Bacillus atrophaeus
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Module 3
- OXA-23, OXA-48, OXA-58
- KPC-3
- NDM-1
- VIM-1, VIM-2
- Bacillus atrophaeus
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Module 4
- vanA, vanB, vanC
- mecA, mecB, mecC
- TEM-1
- OXA-1
- Bacillus atrophaeus
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A2K Evaluated
✓ Analytical Controls
✓ Whole Genome Standards
✓ Clinical samples
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Optical Channels
- FAM
- SUN
- Texas Red
- CY5
- TAMRA
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Shipping
- Next Day Shipping
- Conditions: Dry Ice
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Storage
- Store at -20°C
- Minimize freeze thaws