Comparison between MALDI-TOF MS and FilmArray Blood Culture Identification panel for rapid identification of yeast from positive blood culture

In this study we evaluated MALDI-TOF MS and FilmArray methods for the rapid identification of yeast from positive blood cultures. FilmArray correctly identified 20/22 of yeast species, while MALDI-TOF MS identified 9/22. FilmArray is a reliable and rapid identification system for the direct identifi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of microbiological methods 2014-09, Vol.104, p.92-93
Hauptverfasser: Paolucci, M., Foschi, C., Tamburini, M.V., Ambretti, S., Lazzarotto, T., Landini, M.P.
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Zusammenfassung:In this study we evaluated MALDI-TOF MS and FilmArray methods for the rapid identification of yeast from positive blood cultures. FilmArray correctly identified 20/22 of yeast species, while MALDI-TOF MS identified 9/22. FilmArray is a reliable and rapid identification system for the direct identification of yeasts from positive blood cultures. •FilmArray is a reliable system for identification of yeasts from positive BC bottles.•FilmArray is a rapid system for identification of yeasts from positive BC bottles.•FilmArray showed better results in yeast identification compared with MALDI-TOF MS.•Using FilmArray, more appropriate empirical antifungal therapies could be set up.•MALDI-TOF MS protocols should be improved for reliable yeast identification.
ISSN:0167-7012
1872-8359
DOI:10.1016/j.mimet.2014.06.018