Respiratory Bacterial PLUS ELITe MGB® Kit

Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Legionella spp., Chlamydia pneumoniae and Chlamydia psittaci are bacterial pathogens associated with respiratory tract infections, including community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and nosocomial pneumonia. These infections often present with overlapping and non-specific clinical manifestations, making it difficult to identify the causative pathogen based on symptoms alone. Delayed or inaccurate diagnosis may result in inappropriate antimicrobial therapy, prolonged hospitalization, and severe complications, particularly in immunocompromised patients, elderly individuals, and patients with underlying respiratory diseases.

Molecular testing enables the rapid and simultaneous detection of multiple respiratory bacterial pathogens, helping identify the causative pathogen and guide appropriate treatment decisions. Respiratory Bacterial PLUS ELITe MGB ® Kit is a qualitative multiplex Real-Time PCR assay for the detection and identification of the genomic DNA of Legionella pneumophila, Legionella spp., Chlamydia pneumoniae, Chlamydia psittaci and Mycoplasma pneumoniae extracted from clinical specimens.

The assay is validated for use with ELITe InGenius® and ELITe BeGenius® instruments for Broncho-Alveolar Lavage/Bronchial Aspirate matrices.