Microarray identification of carbapanemase, ESBL and AmpC genes
- Confirm suspected multidrug resistance
- Improve your epidemiological insight
- Exclude outbreaks
Check-MDR CT workflow
Time per step
Hands-on time per step
1
Culture
2
DNA extraction
Isolate total nucleic acid using automated, magnetic bead or column-based methods (not supplied).3
Identification
Ligation-mediated PCR ensures the highly accurate identification of resistance genes.
3h
15min
4
Amplification
Only ligated probes are amplified.
1.5h
15min
5
Detection
Probes hybridize to specific locations on the microarray, contained in a Check-Points Array Tube.
1.5h
2x30min
6
Results
An image of the microarray is generated using the Check-Points Tube Reader.
30m
30min
Equipment required
Pre-PCR- Thermocycler*
- Vortex Mixer
- Mini-centrifuge
- Thermocycler*
- Vortex Mixer
- Mini-centrifuge
- Thermomixer with active cooling*
- Check-Points Tube Reader including E-Ads software
- Computer with USB drive and internet connection
- Barcode Reader
Ordering information
| Catalog no. | Description |
|---|---|
| 10-0020 | Check-MDR CT101 kit, 72 reactions |
| 10-0019 | Check-MDR CT102 kit, 72 reactions |
| 10-0021 | Check-MDR CT103 kit, 24 reactions |
| 16-0012 | Check-Points Tube Reader including E-Ads software |



