The Verigene® Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GP) performed using the sample-to-result Verigene® System is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of potentially pathogenic gram-positive bacteria which may cause bloodstream infection (BSI).


Product Overview

The Verigene® Gram
Gram-Positive Blood Culture (BC-GP) Nucleic Acid Test Cartridge - 20-006-018


Device Description

A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of nucleic acids and/or genes conferring antimicrobial resistance from multiple types of microorgansims associated with bloodstream infection (i.e., bacteria, fungi, and viruses) in a clinical specimen and/or culture isolate, using a nucleic acid technique (NAT).


Environmental Conditions

  • Storage Environment Temperature - Degrees Celsius
    • 8.00
    • 2.00

  • Device Sizes

    No Data Available


    Device Sterilization

    Device Sterile: False

    Sterilization Prior To Use: False

    Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


    Product Codes

    Code: PAM

    Device Name: Gram-Positive Bacteria And Their Resistance Markers

    Device Class: 2

    Physical State: blood

    Definition: A qualitive multiplexed in vitro diagnostic device to detect and identify Gram positive bacteria and resistant markers in positive blood cultures.

    Submission Type ID: 1

    Review Panel: MI

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: Multiplexed DNA hybridization array

    Life Sustain Support Flag: N

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: N

    Target Area: Systemic

    Regulation Number: 866.3365

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: MI


    Code: NQX

    Device Name: System, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, Dna, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Direct Specimen

    Device Class: 2

    Physical State: N/A

    Definition: A nucleic acid amplification assay system (including probes, other reagents, and instrumentation) is an aid in the identification of MRSA colonization status for the prevention and control of MRSA infections in healthcare settings.

    Submission Type ID: 1

    Review Panel: MI

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: N/A

    Life Sustain Support Flag: N

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: N

    Target Area: N/A

    Regulation Number: 866.1640

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: MI


    Device Identifiers

    Device Id: 00857573006119

    Device Type: Previous

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: N/A

    Package Type: N/A


    Device Id: 00840487101575

    Device Type: Primary

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: N/A

    Package Type: N/A


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