In medical diagnostics, determining the presence of pathogens in wounds is essential for successful therapy. NGL supports antibiotic stewardship by using high-sensitivity PCR testing with antibiotic resistance to create a more comprehensive picture of the bacterial landscape. Clinicians can make informed treatment decisions using our rapid, actionable results.
WOUND PCR TEST DETAILS
Methodology
DNA (PCR) testing with terbinafine resistance
Specimen​
Wound/Skin swab
​Patient Preparation
None
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Submission
Sample submitted in ESwab​
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Transport Temperature
Room temperature​
PCR TESTING - PATHOGENS
Acinetobacter baumannii complex
Bacteroides fragilis
Citrobacter braakii
Clostridium histolyticum
Corynebacterium striatum
Enterobacter cloacae
Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecium
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus
Proteus mirabilis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphyloccus aureus
Staphyloccus epidermidis
Streptococcus anginosus
Streptococcus pyogenes
Candida albicans
Candida guilliermondii
Candida parapsilosis
Candida tropicalis
PCR TESTING - ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
SHV
VanA, VanB
qnrA, qnrS
VIM, NDM
OXA-51, OXA-23, OXA-2, OXA-1
ACC, FOX
mef(A), ere(B), mph(A)
erm(A), erm(B), erm(C)
tet(M)
tet(A), tet(B), tet(S)
GES, VEB, PER
Sul 1, Sul 2
blaKPC_blaOXA_2
qnrB
mecA, mecC
ACT, MIR
OXA-48, KPC
Clear Lab Interpretations for Complicated Diagnostic Results
ACTIONABLE REPORTING THAT BLENDS DECADES OF EXPERT INFECTIOUS DISEASE KNOWLEDGE WITH MACHINE-LEARNING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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INFECTION COMPLEXITY ARKSCORE
TM
Provides a comprehensive view of the challenges presented by the organisms and resistance genes detected in finding an optimal treatment plan. There are fewer therapeutic choices for more complicated infections.
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ORGANISMS DETECTED
Identifies which organisms are likely pathogens and commonly associated with infection, along with the resistant genes relevant to ensure effective precision guided treatment recommendations.
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ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE ARKSCORE
TM
Calculates the level of resistance detected. A patient will be less resistant to antibiotic therapy with a lower score.
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ALLERGIES REPORTED
Removes incompatible treatment options based on a patient’s medication allergies.
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TM
ADVERSE REACTION ARKSCORE
Ranks antibiotics based on associated risks, current FDA warnings, and other factors. The safer the drug, the lower the score.
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TREATMENT RECOMMENDATION
Displays the optimal drug regimen, dosage, duration of therapy, and route of administration. Recommendations are based on source, common pathogens, and resistant genes detected.
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ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS
Each report is tailored for specific clinical scenarios, taking into account alternative treatment and duration options, treatment indications, and special considerations.
