TABLE 2.

Results of testing for bla_KPC in lactose-fermenting isolates recovered from rectal swab specimens by method 1 and method 2^a

No. of swabs	Method 1	Method 2
116	Negative	Negative
20	Positive	Positive
12	Negative	Positive
1	Positive	Negative

^aThe presence of bla_KPC was determined by PCR testing of isolated colonies (31).