Detection of pathogenic microorganisms from bloodstream infection specimens using TaqMan array card technology

Sci Rep. 2018 Aug 27;8(1):12828. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-31200-3.

Abstract

Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are often life-threatening, and rapid identification is critical. Here, we developed a TaqMan array card (TAC) assay to detect pathogens in BSI specimens. The TAC included 30 primer/probe pairs targeting 27 species and 3 controls. Reverse transcription and 0.1% blue dextran 2000 increased the TAC assay efficiency. The primer/probe pairs had a limit of detection of 100-102 CFU/mL and a specificity of 100%. For whole blood specimens, the TAC assay showed a sensitivity and specificity of 79.4% and 99.69%, respectively. For blood culture samples, the TAC assay showed a sensitivity and specificity of 100% and 99.67%, respectively. The TAC assay could be a promising method for early detection of bloodstream infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteremia / diagnosis
  • Bacteremia / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques*
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction* / methods
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sepsis / diagnosis*
  • Sepsis / etiology*