OpGen Presents Rapid Acuitas Genetic Test Data at Advances in Genome Biology and Technology Meeting
“These data highlight the unique ability of our rapid testing approach in development to considerably reduce the time necessary to acquire predicted resistance results compared to traditional antibiotic susceptibility tests (AST). The presented data suggest this rapid testing approach predicts bacterial antibiotic resistance using an algorithm based on minimum inhibitory concentration values with the average positive predictive values greater than 90% for six Gram-negative species commonly known to harbor resistance genes (E. coli, E. cloacae, E. aerogenes, A. baumannii, K. pneumoniae and P.aeruginosa). By identifying and using accurate gene profiles, we anticipate that actionable results can be generated within hours instead of days,” said
The poster titled: “Development of a Rapid Molecular Antibiotic Susceptibility Test,” was presented by
- Combined experimental results were used to develop statistical models for predicting phenotypic resistance for several antibiotics based on detection of resistance for several antibiotics based on detection of resistance genes.
- Genotypic algorithms predicted phenotypic resistance with average positive predictive values ranging from 92% to 97%.
- Average sensitivities for each species ranged from 78% to 98% while average specificity ranged from 74% to 91%.
“These preliminary results illustrate our ability to develop algorithms that can leverage resistance gene profiles to predict phenotypic resistance accurately,” said Dr. Walker. “These initial data are very encouraging. We anticipate further improvements in test performance as we complete our planned genomic and phenotypic testing of approximately 10,000 multi-drug resistant organisms in the coming months.”
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