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Image: PA-100 AST System (Photo courtesy of Sysmex Europe)

Automated Urine Analyzer Offers Fast, Sensitive and Precise AST in Near-Patient Settings

The PA-100 AST System from Sysmex Europe is an innovative automated urine analyzer that expedites antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) at the point of care. More...
26 Apr 2023
Image: The Unyvero A50 System can process two cartridges independently with full random-access capabilities (Photo courtesy of Curetis)

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
Image: Metagenomic sequencing outperforms conventional tests to identify AMR in bloodstream infections (Photo courtesy of Freepik)

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
Image: The LiquidArray Gastrointestinal assay detects up to 26 pathogens from stool samples in a two-well format (Photo courtesy of Bruker)

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
Image: The Steripath Micro Initial Specimen Diversion Device is fast, easy and effective (Photo courtesy of Magnolia)

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
Image: The AcuSept PCR Test is a sepsis host-response blood test based on specific biomarkers (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

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
Image: Use of DBS samples can break barriers in hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment for populations at risk (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

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
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