Use

Aiding in the diagnosis of Kingella kingae infection using tissue or synovial fluid specimens. Kingella kingae is a fastidious short gram-negative bacillus that may colonize the oropharynx of young children. It can lead to invasive disease, often causing bone and joint infections, particularly in children aged 6 to 36 months. The organism may also cause endocarditis in patients of any age. This PCR test helps in diagnosing Kingella kingae infection, which is challenging due to the organism's fastidious nature in culture.