Viracor Eurofins announced the recent launch of a new 16S Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Bacterial Meningitis test for use in patients suspected of having bacterial meningitis. Physicians will receive test results for difficult-to-diagnose immunocompromised patients within 3 business days from specimen receipt. Knowing the specific pathogen involved in central nervous system (CNS) infection is crucial for selection of the appropriate therapeutic to achieve rapid recovery and to minimize the risk of permanent CNS damage. Viracor is expanding its test menu to include this and other NGS testing in support of enhanced pathogen detection and transplant rejection assessment.
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