How qPCR Changed Infectious Disease Detection
Making qPCR molecular diagnostics accessible at point-of-care changed how we detect and treat major infectious diseases.
A Practical Guide to Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animals
Careful evaluation of a patient’s medical history, their clinical symptoms, and consultation of available diagnostic test results are essential components of implementing an effective antimicrobial stewardship program at a veterinary clinic.
Point-of-Care Molecular Diagnostics in Veterinary Medicine
On-site qPCR testing lets veterinarians make better treatment decisions, faster, than waiting on culture and sensitivity testing from a reference lab.
Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Medicine
Veterinary Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS) programs are critical to not only improve patient outcomes, but support global action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Modernizing POC Diagnostics
Pandemic containment in the United States is ineffective due to a lack of preparation and deployment of modern pathogen-detection technologies. Improved point-of-care molecular diagnostics will save lives when the next pandemic emerges.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine
Overuse of antimicrobial agents in veterinary medicine contributes to the spread of resistance genes which undermine our ability to prevent or treat infectious disease.
Impacts of Rising Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens cause one in five infections in OECD and EU28 nations and could kill up to 10 million people per year by 2050. What drives antimicrobial resistance and what impacts can we expect?
What is qPCR?
qPCR is used to quickly identify pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers in a small sample and is indispensable for modern point-of-care molecular diagnostics. Here’s a quick primer on how qPCR works, how samples are processed, and how to read results.