With the help of multiplex RT-PCR, syndromic testing for routine, emerging, and seasonal outbreaks of respiratory infections can be done.
A new analysis verified that Siemens Healthineers PCR influenza assays detect new H3N2 strains displaying genetic drifts.
The influenza A assay in the FTD SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB/HRSV Assay, FTD Respiratory pathogens 21 Assay, and FTD FLU/HRSV Assay detect the new H3N2 strain displaying genetic drifts.
The common causes of acute local and systemic disease are acute respiratory pathogen infections with significant mortality and morbidity in adult, pediatric, and immunocompromised patients.
Early and precise diagnosis of respiratory pathogens reduces transmission and complications. Highly efficient laboratory testing allows physicians to identify suitable and timely patient treatment.
Siemens Healthineers provides solutions for the concurrent detection of numerous respiratory pathogens:
- FTD SARS-CoV-2 Assay for the particular detection of the coronavirus resulting in COVID-19
- FTD Respiratory Pathogens 21 Assay for detecting 20 viruses and one bacterium
- FTD SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB/HRSV Assay for the differentiation and detection of SARS-CoV-2, IBV, IAV, and HRSV A/B
- FTD FLU/HRSV Assay for the detection of influenza A, influenza B, and human respiratory syncytial viruses A and B
Features and benefits
Greater efficiency
- Offers concurrent detection of potential pathogens with a single kit by using a single sample for high testing efficiency.
- It makes use of the same protocol, allowing operators to switch more easily at the time of the peak season without extra training.
Lower costs
- Syndromic panels allow the testing of multiple pathogens simultaneously, saving resources and time
- A single sample and test are utilized to identify all the probable pathogenic causes at the same time in a single run
Better outcomes
- Extending precision medicine is made possible with clinically relevant singleplex and multiplex panels.
- Assists management of respiratory infections across the year as well as at the time of seasonal peaks with the help of the same protocol and solution
Assays
SARS-CoV-2
FTD SARS-CoV-2 Assay
Specific detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can be done.
FTD SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB/HRSV Assay
Detection and differentiation of influenza B, influenza A, SARS-CoV-2, and human respiratory syncytial viruses A/B
- SARS-CoV-2
- Influenza B
- Influenza A
- Respiratory syncytial virus A/B
Seasonal flu
FTD SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB/HRSV Assay
Detection and differentiation of influenza B, influenza A, SARS-CoV-2, and human respiratory syncytial viruses A/B
- SARS-CoV-2
- Influenza B
- Influenza A
- Respiratory syncytial virus A/B
FTD FLU/HRSV Assay
Detection of influenza B, influenza A, and human respiratory syncytial viruses A and B
- Influenza B
- Influenza A
- Respiratory syncytial virus A or B
Other upper respiratory tract pathogens
FTD Respiratory Pathogens 21 Assay
Detection of one bacterium and 20 viruses can be carried out.