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Multiplex PCR and Reverse Line Blot Hybridization Assay (mPCR/RLB)
Published on: August 6, 2011
Use of a multiplex PCR-based reverse line blot (mPCR/RLB) hybridisation assay for the rapid identification of
1Beijing Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to develop a sensitive and reliable method for the molecular identification of pathogenic bacteria. A multiplex PCR-based reverse line blot (mPCR/RLB) hybridisation assay was developed and evaluated for the rapid identification of 24 systemic and respiratory bacterial pathogens in routine diagnosis. All species-specific probes designed for the RLB hybridised with amplified DNA only from the corresponding species. Sensitivity limits of the mPCR/RLB assay varied among the 24 target organisms from 0.05 pg to 0.5 ng of genomic DNA. The sensitivity of the assay was 2 x 10(2) CFU/mL for Streptococcus pneumoniae and 6 x 10(2) CFU/mL for Escherichia coli. The specificity of each probe was tested against 24 species. There were no cross-reactions among any of the 43 probes. The mPCR/RLB assay appeared to be a useful alternative tool for the molecular identification of common pathogens.
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