Infectious Diseases

Infections in the bloodstream, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract carry a large disease burden and pose a great threat to human life.  Delayed pathogen identification can hinder effective treatment and worsen patient outcome.  The Verigene System’s unique ability to detect many targets in a single, automated test enables rapid pathogen detection without the need for time-consuming conventional culture methods. Verigene tests are highly automated, allowing for random access and an unmatched ease of use.  Because Verigene tests automatically detect many targets on one Test Cartridge, pathogen identity and drug resistance markers can be detected at the same time.  In an era of increasing drug resistance, responsible antibiotic use is paramount.  Pathogen identification paired with the detection of resistance markers enables clinician to make informed treatment decisions faster.