Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI

The tremendous increase of both hospital acquired and community
acquired MRSA in skin and soft tissue infections requires a change
in management of these infections. Cepheid's on-demand
Xpert^® MRSA/SA SSTI test detects the presence of S. aureus (SA) or methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in skin and soft tissue infections in less than one hour.

Runs On: GeneXpert^® System

SSTIs are a major health concern

• The most common cause of skin and soft tissue infections is Staph
  aureus; MRSA represents over 50% of these infections in parts
  of the U.S.
• Current laboratory methods can take up to 72 hours to determine
  if a SSTI is SA or MRSA
• Empiric treatment, found to be incorrect in 57% of patients according to
  one study, is employed due to lack of a rapid identification method

The only rapid and comprehensive SSTI test available

• Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI is a rapid, on-demand test for detecting MRSA and SA from skin and soft tissue swabs in less than one hour
• Xpert MRSA/SA SSTI is the most comprehensive Staph aureus
  test available:
  • Includes targets for Staph aureus, MRSA, and mecA
  • Identifies presumptive positive "empty cassette" strains for correct classification as SA sensitive
  • Unparalleled automation with the GeneXpert® System provides reduced hands-on time and improved laboratory efficiency

Important healthcare benefits of rapid detection

• Helps ensure the right therapy sooner for improved patient management
• Enables a targeted antimicrobial therapy approach for better antimicrobial stewardship
• Allows for immediate identification of patient infection for improved isolation and infection control measures