Diagnostic Digest

Syndromic testing serves to allay any doubt when it comes to respiratory diagnostics so that clinicians can confidently make informed therapy decisions.

April 24, 2021 is World Meningitis Day—24 hours devoted to raising global awareness about a dangerous infectious disease that can affect anyone.

Gastrointestinal illnesses in pediatric patients are common but concerning for their parents. Syndromic GI Testing can help identify infectious causes.

Enteric infections are not uncommon for those with IBD and can easily be mistaken for a flare-up. Multiplex PCR testing can help identify infectious causes.

Multiplex PCR testing with the BIOFIRE RP2.1 Panel provides clinicians with the information they need to make targeted treatment decisions faster.

Syndromic testing may help hospitals realize savings on costly bloodstream infection and sepsis hospitalizations.

In a world of slow, labor-intensive testing, multiplex PCR testing with the BioFire BCID2 Panel can give you the advantage over bloodborne pathogens

Septic arthritis can lead to cartilage damage, reduced mobility & death. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how syndromic testing can help diagnosis faster.

The BioFire Joint Infection Panel features a panel of 31 causative pathogens and 8 antimicrobial resistance markers most likely to cause joint infections.

Diagnostic stewardship represents an opportunity for a holistic approach to diagnosing diseases, and aiding in antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

Stool culture is the standard for gastroenteritis testing, however, stool culture has several shortcomings, especially when compared to the BIOFIRE GI Panel.

Effective diagnostics are a vital tool in combatting antibiotic resistance.