T his database will allow you to compare PFGE profiles obtained in your laboratory using the
ARPAC PFGE protocol (PDF, 28 KB)
PFGE typing protocol recommended by ARPAC for acinetobacter baumannii.
against the profiles of previously identified A baumannii clones. Currently profiles can only be compared by submitting the molecular sizes (or relative mobility) of bands . The database will return details of the nearest matches. Please login in as "arpac_guest". You do not require a password to access the public databases . ARPAC participants should use their logins to obtain full access to the databases.
Last reviewed: 18 January 2010