Modification of carbapenemase inhibition test and comparison of its performance with NG-Test CARBA 5 for detection of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales

Adequately and accurately identifying carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) is vital for selecting appropriate antimicrobial therapy and implementing effective infection control measures. This study aims to optimize the phenotypic detection method of carbapenemase for routine diagnostics in clinical microbiology laboratories.