The test relies on mass spectrometry to quantify the number of S. aureus organisms in a large number of samples in just a few hours, compared to a day or two for culturing techniques typically used to detect the bacterium. Developers said the test could also prevent subjective interpretation of results inherent in traditional techniques.
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