Isotopic Labeling Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Pataigin, Llc, Silver Spring MD

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Abstract

Abstract This proposal is for a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test. Bacteremia and sepsis remain major health problems with high mortality. Progression is often rapid, so that a single hour saved in diagnosis time can significantly reduce septicemia death rates. Faster tests are needed to save lives. We propose Rigel, a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test that makes use of a novel isotopic labelling mechanism.