Nanosphere Obtains CE Mark for Gram-Positive Blood Culture Test - MarketWatch.
The BC-GP test expands Nanosphere's infectious disease test capabilities to include the rapid detection of bacteria that can cause deadly bloodstream infections. In a single automated test, the Verigene BC-GP test provides genus and species level detection for a broad panel of the most clinically significant gram-positive bacteria. The BC-GP test also detects several crucial markers for antibiotic resistance, including the mecA, vanA, and vanB genes. These genes can dangerously complicate the management of bloodstream infections by conferring resistance to the antibiotics methicillin/oxacillin and vancomycin.
