Molecular Microbiology
TOPA Diagnostics has the availability of rapid molecular microbiology testing for infectious diseases. Utilizing PCR/Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology, TOPA Diagnostics provides highly sensitive and specific results in hours, not days, with positive results called to the physician’s office.
Specimen source: ApexDx™ swab, ThinPrep, SurePath
Target Organism: C. difficile
Specimen Source: Stool sample
Comments:
- PCR for C. difficile and the hypervirulent 027/NAP1/BI strain
- GHD/Toxin EIA as a stand-alone test
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Specimen source: ApexDx™ swab, ThinPrep, SurePath
Specimen Source: Urine, vaginal swab, or ThinPrep pap sample
Comments: Molecular testing is recommended by the CDC as the preferred method of diagnosis
Target Organism: FilmArray GI panel
Specimen Source: Stool sample
Comments: Molecular testing identifies 22 GI pathogens. Multiplex panel includes common bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
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Will reflex to GDH/Toxin EIA if PCR panel is positive for C. Difficile.
Specimen Source: Nasopharyngeal swab
Comments: Molecular testing identifies 20 Respiratory pathogens. Multiplex panel includes common bacteria and viruses.
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Specimen Source: Throat swab
Comments: Molecular testing is more sensitive than culture, and may be used in place of rapid antigen testing or for patients with negative rapid antigen results, instead of culture.
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Specimen Source: ThinPrep pap sample
Comments: Molecular testing identifies high-risk HPV, with genotyping results for HPV types 16 and 18
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Specimen Source: Nasopharyngeal swab
Comments: Molecular testing identifies influenza a, B, and 2009 H1N1, and is the most accurate method for laboratory diagnosis.
Specimen source: ApexDx™ swab, ThinPrep, SurePath
Specimen Source: Nasopharyngeal swab
Comments: Molecular testing is the most accurate method for laboratory diagnosis.
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Specimen Source: Vaginal swab
Comments: DNA probes identify Candida, Trichomonas, and Gardnerella
Standard analytical turnaround time for rapid molecular assays is 1-2 hours. For samples collected in the morning, results will generally be available the same day. For samples collected in the afternoon, results will generally be available by 9:00 the next morning. Please note that ThinPrep pap samples require longer processing to ensure accurate results.