Introduction: Pneumococcal bacteraemia is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality. Traditional culture-based methods lack sensitivity and are time-consuming. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of two culture-independent assays, the MALDI-TOF-MS Sepsityper® module and the lateral flow inmunochromatography test (LFICT) with the Standard F® Streptococcus pneumoniae, directly from positive blood culture (BC) bottles.
Methods: A prospective study was conducted from December 2021 to July 2022. For all BC positives for S. pneumoniae a double centrifugation protocol was implemented. The resulting pellet was subsequently processed using both techniques.
Results: The LFICT showed exceptional performance with 100% sensitivity and specificity, outperforming the MALDI-TOF-MS Sepsityper® module, which achieved 85.2% sensitivity and 100% specificity. Nevertheless, the combination of these assays offers a robust and comprehensive approach to diagnosis.
Conclusions: The simultaneous use of both techniques offers a promising alternative that can be integrated into routine practices directly from BC samples.
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