Microbiology
Rapid Molecular Diagnostics Platform Uses Multiplex PCR Technology for Fast Diagnosis of Severe Infectious Diseases
A cutting-edge molecular diagnostic platform can reliably and accurately diagnose severe infectious diseases by using multiplex PCR technology to detect a wide range of microorganisms, antibiotic resistance markers, or toxins from sample-to-answer within 4-5 hours. More...20 Apr 2023
Rapid Metagenomics Diagnoses Antibiotic Resistant Bloodstream Infections 18-42 Hours Faster Than Conventional Tests
New research has demonstrated that metagenomic sequencing can offer rapid and actionable AMR predictions for treating bloodstream infections much faster than traditional laboratory tests, potentially saving lives and improving antibiotic management. More...20 Apr 2023
Gastrointestinal PCR Assay Offers Rapid, Culture-Free Pathogen Identification
A new syndromic panel for gastrointestinal infections that identifies 26 gastroenteritis-causing pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and related toxins, aims to streamline routine procedures and enhance diagnostic efficiency. More...17 Apr 2023
Blood Culture Collection Device Reduces Contamination for Increased Sepsis Testing Accuracy
An innovative blood and bodily fluid collection device designed to facilitate significant improvements in the accuracy, consistency, and predictability of critical laboratory tests could reduce sepsis misdiagnosis. More...13 Apr 2023
Sepsis Host-Response PCR Test Enables Early Targeted Therapies
Sepsis is a leading cause of hospital deaths. Now, a new host (patient) immune response test can identify 19 mRNA biomarkers of infection, sepsis and septic shock, and can also be used to monitor patient response to treatment. More...29 Mar 2023
DBS-Based Assay Effective in Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment for At Risk Populations
Detecting the hepatitis C virus in dried blood spot (DBS) samples can be difficult during early reinfection, as these samples contain only a small amount of blood. Now, a new study to investigate a minimally invasive DBS-based test for monitoring HCV infection in people who inject drugs has found that using DBS samples for HCV RNA detection and genotyping effectively evaluates treatment outcomes and distinguishes between reinfection and treatment failure. More...28 Mar 2023
PCR Panels for Acute GI Infections Can Lower Costs, Hospitalization and Antibiotic Use
A new study comprising 40,000 hospital visits across various geographic locations has revealed that a single stool sample analysis using multiple polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panels is capable of identifying more pathogens, especially diarrhea-causing E. coli and enteric viruses, faster than a traditional diagnostic workup. More...16 Mar 2023
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