The Thermo Scientific PBP2' Test has received FDA approval for the identification of MRSA and MRCoNS, making this the first rapid latex test to be approved for the confirmation of resistance in both Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase negative staphylococci.

Confirming the presence of Penicillin Binding Protein (PBP2' - the protein encoded by the MecA gene) by latex agglutination is an accurate and reliable method for detecting oxacillin/methicillin resistance, with the Thermo Scientific PBP2' test demonstrating 100% accuracy compared to PCR. Furthermore, Thermo Scientific PBP2' is much quicker and easier to perform than genotypic tests, yielding clearly visible results in just a few minutes.