Attachment B - Salient Characteristics.docx

Attachment B Salient Characteristics Reagents, supplies and consumables must:

1. Must be FDA approved

2. Must have the ability to perform the following tests:

a. Primary Culture Media

i. Capable of growing bacterial cultures

b. Isolation of bacteria for automated identification and susceptibility using the VITEK 2 Analyzer and VITEK MS (mass spec)

c. Isolation of bacteria for manual identification using the API identification kits and Rapid ANA kits

d. Isolation of carbapenamase resistant organisms are confirmed using the CARBA-R assay on the Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity instrument

e. Latex agglutination kit

i. Capable of detecting MRSA from primary bacterial isolates

f. Urinary Antigen Detection Kit

i. Capable of detecting legionella and streptococcus pneumoniae Other Requirements

1. All shipping shall be inclusive of prices within the schedule and FOB Destination.

2. Orders must be delivered within three business days Brand Name or Equal Description/Requirements:

The Brand Name for the below items is Fisher Scientific.