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The Streck ARM-D Kit, OXA is a multiplex real-time PCR kit for the rapid detection of antibiotic resistance genes in Gram-negative bacteria. This comprehensive kit allows you to detect over 340 allelic variants within 6 OXA gene families, OXA-23, OXA-24/40, OXA-48, OXA-51, OXA-58 and OXA-143.
Product Description
The ARM-D Kit, OXA 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. These kits have a high degree of sensitivity and specificity, providing you accurate, reliable results…
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
A CE version of this kit is also available.
Features
- Detects over 340 allelic variants in the OXA-23, OXA-24/40, OXA-48, OXA-51, OXA-58 and OXA-143 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 | Catalog Number |
|---|---|
| Streck ARM-D Kit, OXA RUO | 250052 |
| Streck ARM-D Kit, OXA CE | 250055 |
Resources
Instructions (IFU)
Product Information
Application – Technical Notes
- Streck ARM-D Kits (RUO) Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast
- Streck ARM-D Kits (RUO) Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Dx
- Streck ARM-D Kits (RUO) Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Bio-Rad CFX96
- Streck ARM-D Kits (RUO) Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System
- Streck ARM-D Kits (RUO) Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Real-Time PCR Platform QIAGEN Rotor-Gene Q 5plex System
- CE IVD Streck ARM-D Kits Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast
- CE IVD Streck ARM-D Kits Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – BioRad CFX96
- CE IVD Streck ARM-D Kits Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR System
- CE IVD Streck ARM-D Kits Data Acquisition & Analysis Guide – Real-Time PCR Platform QIAGEN Rotor-Gene Q 5plex System
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