Rapid identification of clinical yeast isolates using the colorimetric AUXACOLOR system.
The AUXACOLOR colorimetric system (Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur, Marnes-la-Coquette, France) for the identification of clinical yeast isolates, was compared in its identification of 100 yeast strains to conventional identification methods. Of the 94 correctly identified isolates, 47% (n = 44) were identified by 24 h, and 100% (n = 94) were identified by 48 h. AUXACOLOR is a simple, rapid and accurate method for the identification of yeast pathogens.
Romney
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Division of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, 855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Bryce
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Rennie
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Sand
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003124:Colorimetry; D003513:Cycloheximide / Q000494:pharmacology; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans; D014442:Monophenol Monooxygenase / Q000378:metabolism; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D015003:Yeasts / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D003513:Cycloheximide; D014442:Monophenol Monooxygenase