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App. No. 15/159,457

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DETECTING METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

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15/159,457
Abstract

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

Claims (8)

1 - 9 . (canceled)

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.