Tracking tract infections

This enzymatic test panel is able to identify the major urinary tract pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Klesbiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Candida albicans, within just two hours. The RapID SS/u test panel incorporates a carefully selected series of biochemical tests directed towards urinary tract pathogens. As RapID SS/u detects specific constitutive enzymes and does not depend on the growth of the organism, the panel can be incubated aerobically without the need for oil overlay. This method allows each test well to be inoculated simultaneously, thus simplifying the procedure. Upon completion of the test, identifications are made using Windows-based ERIC software (electronic RapID compendium), which is able to rank organism identifications by probability. Accessory tests and methods are also offered, to resolve any identification overlaps, and identification reports can be saved or printed, with reporting options that allow the user to track identification patterns and organism trends.