Microbiology
Direct-From-Blood Molecular Diagnostic Test Detects Candida Auris in Just 3-5 Hours
A direct-from-blood molecular diagnostic test can detect Candida auris (C. auris) directly from blood in just 3-5 hours, eliminating the need to wait for several days for a positive blood culture. More...21 Jul 2023
New Urinary Antigen Immunodiagnostic Assay Enables High-Throughput Qualitative Detection of Legionnaires' Disease
A new assay improves the diagnosis of atypical pneumonia by providing precise identification of Legionnaires' Disease (LD), a severe form of atypical Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). More...18 Jul 2023
10-Minute POC Test Detects and Differentiates Bacterial from Viral Respiratory Infection
A quick fingerstick blood test capable of distinguishing between viral and bacterial acute respiratory infections within 10 minutes can help doctors apply antibiotics where they're truly needed, thereby combating antibiotic resistance. More...05 Jul 2023
Advanced UTI Testing Solution Reduces Health Care Costs, Utilization and Antibiotic Resistance
An innovative testing solution helps doctors in selecting the most effective treatment plan for patients suffering from Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), expediting the right treatment, and reducing related hospital visits and admissions. More...21 Jun 2023
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MRSA AI Diagnostics Software Helps Enhance Microbiology Lab Efficiency and Workflow
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Rapid Microfluidic Test Demonstrates Efficacy as Diagnostic Aid to Improve Sepsis Triage in ED
New AACC Procalcitonin Testing Guidance to Improve Care for Patients with Bacterial Infections
First-of-Its-Kind Infectious Disease Diagnostic Platform to Deliver Rapid Antibiotic Treatment Guidance
New Test Reveals Existing Antibiotics Can Cure Superbugs
Fast, Cheap, and Easy Testing Method Could Become a Game-Changer in Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
Novel Diagnostic Technique Could Revolutionize Identification of Pathogens in Biological Samples
Automated Urine Analyzer Offers Fast, Sensitive and Precise AST in Near-Patient Settings
Rapid Molecular Diagnostics Platform Uses Multiplex PCR Technology for Fast Diagnosis of Severe Infectious Diseases
Rapid Metagenomics Diagnoses Antibiotic Resistant Bloodstream Infections 18-42 Hours Faster Than Conventional Tests
Gastrointestinal PCR Assay Offers Rapid, Culture-Free Pathogen Identification
Blood Culture Collection Device Reduces Contamination for Increased Sepsis Testing Accuracy
Sepsis Host-Response PCR Test Enables Early Targeted Therapies
DBS-Based Assay Effective in Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment for At Risk Populations
PCR Panels for Acute GI Infections Can Lower Costs, Hospitalization and Antibiotic Use
Next Gen Human Gut Microbiome Tests Enable Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Testing
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