Methods and devices for detecting methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

Abstract

Provided are methods and devices for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylcoccus aureus.

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         10 . A combination assay for determining the presence of antibiotic resistant  Staphylococcus aureus  in a blood sample, comprising:
 a. a first lateral flow device comprising a sample pad and a conjugate pad, wherein antibodies that bind specifically to  Staphylococcus aureus  antigens are conjugated to a test zone on the conjugate pad; and   b. a second lateral flow device comprising a sample pad and a conjugate pad, wherein antibodies that bind specifically to penicillin-binding protein 2a are conjugated to a test zone on the conjugate pad.   
     
     
         11 . The assay of  claim 10 , wherein the antibiotic is methicillin. 
     
     
         12 . The assay of  claim 10 , wherein the conjugate pad on each of the first lateral flow device and the second lateral flow device comprises a control zone. 
     
     
         13 . The assay of  claim 10 , wherein the first lateral flow device comprises a lateral flow test strip mounted inside a hinged test card. 
     
     
         14 . The assay of  claim 10 , wherein the second lateral flow device comprises a lateral flow test strip mounted inside a hinged test card.