Clinical utility of multiplex PCR in the detection of pathogens from sterile body fluids
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Clinical utility of multiplex PCR in the detection of pathogens from sterile body fluids
Abstract
Rapid identification of pathogens in normally sterile body fluid (NSBF) is essential for appropriate patient management, specifically antimicrobial therapy. Limited sensitivity and increased time to detection of traditional culture prompted us to evaluate additional testing to contribute to the diagnosis of infection. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the GenMark Dx ePlex Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panels on positive body fluids inoculated into blood culture bottles for the detection of microorganisms. A total of 88 positive body fluids from blood culture bottles were analyzed using a Gram-Positive, Gram-Negative, and/or Fungal pathogen BCID Panel based on the Gram stain result. Each result was compared to routine culture performed from the positive bottle. When using culture as a reference standard, we found the ePlex multiplex panel performed with a positive percent agreement of 96.5% and a negative percent agreement of 99.8%. The use of multiplex PCR may be a useful supplement to routine culture for NSBF in blood culture bottles.
Importance: The identification of pathogens in normally sterile body fluid (NSBF) is performed using routine culture, the current gold standard. Limitations of this method include sensitivity and increased turnaround times which could potentially delay vital patient care, especially antimicrobial therapy. Adaptations of NSBF in blood culture bottles prompted us to consider the utility of additional methods to bridge the gap in diagnostic challenges for these life-threatening infections. Multiplex molecular panels have been manufactured for use with multiple specimen types including blood, cerebral spinal fluid, stool, and respiratory. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the off-label use of ePlex Blood Culture Identification Panels on positive body fluids grown in blood culture bottles for the detection of microorganisms for research purposes.
Keywords: fluid; infection; molecular; multiplex.
Conflict of interest statement
E.A.P., J.E.M., M.V.P.-F.—Roche diagnostics provided reagents for this study.
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