Molecular qPCR

Why Molecular qPCR?

Quantitative PCR (qPCR) molecular technology increases specificity and sensitivity in pathogen detection by identifying unique pathogen genomes on a molecular level. This enables us to identify all pathogens – including slow-growing and difficult-to-cultivate microorganisms – and offer highly accurate results within 24 hours.

  • How Does It Work?

    Identifying Unique RNA Sequences

    Quantitative PCR (qPCR) molecular technology increases specificity and sensitivity in pathogen detection by identifying unique pathogen genomes on a molecular level. This enables us to identify all pathogens - including slow-growing and difficult-to-cultivate microorganisms - and offer highly accurate results within 24 hours.

  • Faster Lab Results

    Detecting Pathogens In Under 24 Hours

    Using Molecular qPCR testing processes, our lab technicians can identify the unique RNA and DNA sequences that form specific pathogens in a matter of hours. This means our patients get faster and more accurate lab results compared with the use of traditional cultures.

  • qPCR vs Traditional Cultures

    Benchmarking Performance

    The superior performance of molecular qPCR technology vs traditional cultures in detecting pathogens has been demonstrated in numerous clinical trials over the past decade.

  • 2017 UTI Experiment

    qPCR Identifies New Cases

    Most recently, a 2017 experiment involving urinary tract infections (UTI) in ~300 female patients revealed the extent to which qPCR testing can identify pathogens in patients that traditional lab cultures miss altogether. In this experiment, qPCR detected pathogens in 33 of 220 symptomatic patients (15% of all symptomatic patients) that traditional cultures did not identify.