Assays

Gastrointestinal 

Gastrointestinal infections, commonly referred to as gastroenteritis, are prevalent worldwide and affect millions of people each year. It can cause life-threatening diseases especially in children, the elderly, and immunosuppressed individuals. Timely identification of the causative agents is essential for appropriate treatment, prevention of complications, reducing healthcare costs and effective patient management. 

Traditional diagnostic approaches such as culture tests are time, labor and cost intensive, and provide low diagnostic yield, with 85-94% tests returning a negative result. Bruker’s PCR-based molecular diagnostic methods offer a great degree of accurate early diagnosis and support early containment as well as management of Gastrointestinal infections. These infections can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. LiquidArray® multiplex PCR system is a powerful tool, enabling the simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens in a single test, using a single protocol, and providing a more comprehensive understanding of the pathogens involved.

Additionally, Bruker’s GenoType molecular diagnostic tests provide rapid, easy-to-use solutions which are crucial for patient care and controlling the spread of the infection.