Publications
Below is a list with links to related publications.
PNA FISH Documents
8.24.2010 | Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document for PNA FISH
8.9.2010 | EU Package Insert for GNR Traffic Light PNA FISH
7.27.2010 | US Package Insert for Yeast Traffic Light PNA FISH
6.9.2010 | Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute Document for GBS PNA FISH
6.9.2010 | US Package Insert for GBS PNA FISH
Presentations
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
Scientific Papers
7.15.2008 | Fluorescence in situ hybridization using peptide nucleic acid probes (PNA-FISH) differentiates Staphylococcus aureus from other Gram-positive-cocci in clusters (GPCC). 101/202 patients with...
4.23.2008 | Fluorescence in situ hybridization using peptide nucleic acid probes (PNA-FISH) differentiates Staphylococcus aureus from other Gram-positive-cocci in clusters (GPCC). 101/202 patients with...
12.1.2007 | A simple test in use at the University of Maryland Medical Center that in hours can identify specific gram-positive bacteria and yeast directly from positive blood cultures is reducing patient...
11.8.2007 | We found that PNA-FISH can provide rapid and accurate identification of Candida at the species level from colonies, thereby enabling more directed early treatment for patients. At our...
10.31.2007 | In summary, the C. albicans/C. glabrata PNA FISH assay is an accurate diagnostic assay to guide optimal therapy in a timely fashion. It replaces identification by slow and subjective...
Scientific Posters
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.