Table 1.

Sequential multiplex PCR scheme to determine Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes designed for Japanese isolates

Reaction no.	Serotypes assigned in each reaction
1	19A, 3, 22F, 6A/B/C/D
2	15B/C, 23A, 10A, 11A
3	23F, 33F, 15A, 38
4	19F, 16F, 18, 35B
5	1, 34, 35F
6	4, 14, 12F, 9V