An Array of Diagnostic Information at Your Fingertips

Problem

Physicians and clinicians want more rapid tests and improved information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, particularly in the case of infectious diseases where patient isolation and time to commence treatment is critical. Examples of this include Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB), sexually transmitted infections (e.g., Gonorrhea and Chlamydia), upper respiratory infections (e.g. Influenza A, RSV), Encephalitis, and hospital acquired infections (e.g., MSRA). Current laboratory methods usually test for a limited number of pathogens using methods that are laborious and time consuming. More recent advances in genomics and proteomics have resulted in complex instrumentation that is capable of performing large numbers of tests, but at a high overall cost.