Publications

5.24.2010 | Rapid detection of MRSA, S. aureus and CNS from Positive Blood Cultures

5.23.2010 | Flyer on PNA probes available as Analyte Specific Reagents (ASRs)

4.29.2010 | List of available PNA FISH products and accessories.

4.29.2010 | Procedure guide for performing PNA FISH assay.

4.27.2010 | Fluconazole vs. Echinocandin

11.17.2008 | A look at how the availability of rapid results affects antimicrobial management.

10.16.2007 | PowerPoint slides describing the PNA FISH technology, procedure and how the tests can help improve care for patients with bloodstream infections.

10.13.2006 | IDSA 2006 Oral Presentation

10.11.2006 | ICAAC 2006 Presentation

4.13.2010 | We highly recommend that the new Traffic Light FISH assay be incorporated into the BSI strategy for rapid laboratory identification of GNB due to its excellent accuracy and ease of use.

4.5.2010 | Candida albicans cells could be identified in real time by using fluorescent in situ hybridization

4.2.2010 | There was 100% concordance between the two protocols for each assay (368/368 and 370/370) and 99.7% (367/368 and 369/370) agreement with routine laboratory techniques.

3.3.2010 | The sensitivity, specificity and negative and positive predictive values for the detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in 206 LIM enrichment broths using subculture, GBS PNA FISH, and...

1.19.2010 | PNA FISH results confirmed that the representative isolates from all five episodes were S. aureus

5.26.2010 | Abstracts from Posters on PNA FISH presented at the ASM 110th General Meeting in San Diego, CA

5.25.2010 | GNR Traffic Light PNA FISH provides a highly accurate identification of three major pathogens in under 90 minutes. This assay improves upon currently available PNA FISH assays by providing...

5.25.2010 | This test can be completed in 35 minutes with 5 minutes of hands on time. It is accurate and capable of giving the physician valuable information early in the decision making process of...

5.25.2010 | Rapid identification of UTI causing bacteria enables physicians to use more targeted therapy, which is particularly important in complex clinical cases to avoid treatment failures as well as...

5.25.2010 | Rapid appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Reduce patient length of stay and cost saving for the hospital.