Far Superior to the traditional Culture Method
Our advanced molecular PCR testing at CITADEL DIAGNOSTICS provides a wide range of significant advantages over culture-based testing, including speed, sensitivity, accuracy, actionability, reliability and extended range of detection for polymicrobialco-infections, antibiotic resistance and other valuable data.
Advanced Molecular PCR Testing
Much Faster Turn Around Time →
→ Faster diagnosis and treatment
• Saves days before cultured results arrive
Increased Sensitivity →
→ Better detection and identification
• Even when bacterial load is low, molecular finds what culture misses
Increased Specificity →
→ Better actional insights
• Provide your clinicians with precise and valuable data to guide treatment
Able to Analyze Polymicrobial Infections →
→ One test, more data
• Culture methods are optimized for micro-organisms
Preserves Sample Integrity & Reduces False Negatives →
→ Better results
• Eliminates negative effects of pre-analytic handling on culture methods
Provides Comprehensive Drug Resistance Panel →
→ More effect treatment
• Identifying key genetic elements that impact clinician decisions
Relies on Genetic Signature →
→ Reliable, dependable test results
• Does not rely upon imperfect bacteria growth in culture
Improved Antibiotic Stewardship →
→ Better treatment programs
• Effective treatment, with less unnecessary antibiotic use and resistance
