Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
INDICATOR BACTERIOPHAGE FOR SELECTING AND MONITORING FOR EFFICACY OF THERAPEUTICS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for detection of microorganisms in a sample and the utilization of such methods for selecting and monitoring therapies. The specificity of indicator bacteriophage, such as Staphylococcus-specific bacteriophage, allows detection of a specific microorganism, such as Staphylococcus and the indicator signal may be amplified to optimize assay sensitivity.