WOUND/SKIN & SOFT TISSUE
WOUND/SKIN and SOFT TISSUE TESTING
The primary challenge in managing skin and soft tissue infections is to avoid delays in diagnosis and thereby prevent uncomplicated infections from progressing. With Eurofins Diatherix 's proprietary TEM-PCR ™technology, you can be sure you are using THE RIGHT TEST FOR THE RIGHT when diagnosing skin and soft tissue infections.
Eurofins Diatherix Wound/Skin & Soft Tissue menu offers 11 uniquely designed tests to assist you in detecting the cause of your patient's wound, rash, or ulcer. We have single target options such as measles or larger panels such as the infectious disease test when things get complicated.
Complex wounds are often polymicrobial, therefore it can be challenging to identify all causative pathogens amid a background of mixed flora with culture. Consequently, fast, accurate molecular identification of skin and soft tissue infections can have a significant impact on appropriate treatment for :
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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Vascular Complications
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Non-Healing Wounds
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Amputations
Developed by a unique laboratory providing accurate and actionable results in one day for infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance genes utilizing innovative molecular technologies, including proprietary TEM-PCR ™
Eurofins Diatherix Distinctions:
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Delivers one-day results
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Identifies bacteria regardless of recent antibiotic use
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Offers simplicity of single-sample collection
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Identifies difficult-to-culture pathogens
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Yields a high level of sensitivity and specificity
Proprietary TEM-PCR ™ technology is a proprietary, multiplex amplification platform designed to overcome the challenges that exist with conventional laboratory methods. Improved speed and accuracy of laboratory results lead to:
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Reduced antibiotic utilization
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Improved patient outcomes
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Cost reduction and avoidance
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Increased patient satisfaction
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Greater clinical value
Current diagnostic methods can require more than 48 to 72 hours (3-5 days for anaerobic bacteria) as well as the use of specialized media and growth conditions to identify the presence of organisms.
Partner with Eurofins Diatherix to enhance your diagnostic capabilities and provide the best care to your patients.
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