Diagnostic accuracy of Mucorales PCR testing in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples: a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected cohort

Key Points

• Diagnosis of pulmonary mucormycosis confirmed by near-perfect specificity of the MucorGenius® assay in BALF.
• The PCR test identified mucormycosis in a notable number of cases where mixed-mould infections were suspected.
• Observational analysis of a prospectively collected cohort highlighted significant diagnostic capability of the assay.
• This finding may enable improved identification of pulmonary mucormycosis and potential mixed-mould infections.