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B. pseudomallei : Role of MALDI-TOF. Rob Baird Royal Darwin Hospital. MALDI-TOF. What is MALDI TOF? Role of MALDI TOF – current evidence Where does it fit in the current/future diagnostic algorithms?. Resistance. VITEK 2. Serology. Resistance. Serology. VITEK 2. MALDI -TOF.
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B. pseudomallei: Role of MALDI-TOF Rob Baird Royal Darwin Hospital
MALDI-TOF • What is MALDI TOF? • Role of MALDI TOF – current evidence • Where does it fit in the current/future diagnostic algorithms?
Resistance VITEK 2 Serology Resistance Serology VITEK 2 MALDI -TOF 5 Minutes
Rapid Result deliveryby MALDI TOF • Identifies > 96% of clinically relevant pathogens • Results within minutes • Cost less than 50 cents/isolate (compared to $5.00 isolate currently) • Replaces over 20 current biochemical identification assays • Identification down to species level • Identifies bacteria & fungi Next generation Direct detection out of blood cultures/wound swabs Provisional susceptibility profiles