Due to evolving IVDR requirements, Streck ARM-D Kits will no longer be registered for clinical use. Effective immediately, all Streck ARM-D Kits will be for Research Use Only (RUO).

ARM-D^® Kit, β-Lactamase

The Streck ARM-D Kit, β-Lactamase is a multiplex real-time PCR kit for the rapid detection of β-lactam antibiotic resistance genes in Gram-negative bacteria. This comprehensive kit allows you to detect over 450 allelic variants in 9 clinically relevant carbapenemases, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and plasmid-mediated ampC gene families, KPC, NDM, OXA-48, IMP, VIM, DHA, CMY-2, CTX-M-14 and CTX-M-15.

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Streck ARM-D Kit, β-Lactamase antibiotic resistance detection multi-plex pcr kits

Product Description

The ARM-D Kit, β-Lactamase is part of a family of comprehensive, multiplex real-time PCR kits that detect over 1,000 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gene variants from 26 different gene target families. Streck ARM-D Kits provide a rapid detection strategy for monitoring β-lactam antibiotic resistance. With these kits, your lab can improve surveillance, aid antibiotic stewardship programs and support infection control programs…

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Features

Detects over 450 allelic variants in the KPC, NDM, OXA-48, IMP, VIM, DHA, CMY-2, CTX-M-14 and CTX-M-15 gene families
Compatible with most 4-channel real-time PCR thermal cyclers
Protocol can be completed in less than one hour
Contains positive controls for each gene target
Includes a premixed 2X master mix (DNA Polymerase, dNTPs, MgCl₂ and reaction buffer)

Benefits

Detects gene variants not covered by cartridge-based kits
Identifies resistance mechanisms before susceptibility results are available
High degree of sensitivity and specificity ensures reliable and accurate results
Reduced cost per sample compared to cartridge-based methods

Ordering Information

Description	Item Number

Streck ARM-D Kit, β-Lactamase RUO	250045

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SDS

Streck ARM-D Kit β-Lactamase (RUO) SDS Exemption Letter

Product Information

Application – Technical Notes

Resources

Digital PCR to Identify β-Lactamase Associated Bacteria

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Learn why the Houston Health Department is making the switch to Streck ARM-D Kits

Flor Hudson, Staff Microbiologist, describes the validation of the Streck β-Lactamase kit for use in screening bacterial isolates…

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A surveillance tool to track the spread of mobilized colistin resistance

Recent increases in colistin-resistant infections led the CDC to launch an urgent public health response for mcr surveillance…

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Detect AMR genes from extracts of axillary, throat and rectal swabs

Rapid, comprehensive screening of incoming patients is essential to overall patient health and antibiotic stewardship. Dr. Kathy Mangold presents the utility of Streck ARM-D kits…

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With full-process controls and antibiotic resistance kits, Streck has the products to help you streamline your molecular diagnostics testing, aid antibiotic stewardship and ensure positive patient outcomes.

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