Author Interviews, Biomarkers, Cancer Research / 21.12.2019
Karius Test Can Detect Blood Stream Infections Before Symptoms in High Risk Patients
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Asim Ahmed MD
co-author of the study
Senior medical director at Karius
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Would you briefly explain the basis of the Karius Test?
Response: The Karius Test is a non-invasive blood test that uses next-generation sequencing of microbial cell-free DNA to rapidly detect over 1,400 bacteria, DNA viruses, fungi, and other pathogens. Doctors primarily use the test to detect specific causative pathogens, complicated pneumonia, cardiovascular infections, and infections in immunocompromised hosts.
The Karius Test is transforming how doctors diagnose infectious diseases by helping doctors identify the precise pathogens infecting patients.
The Karius Test offers a higher diagnostic yield and faster time-to-diagnosis than conventional tests - with the potential to eliminate invasive diagnostic procedures like biopsies.
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Dr. Asim Ahmed MD
co-author of the study
Senior medical director at Karius
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Would you briefly explain the basis of the Karius Test?
Response: The Karius Test is a non-invasive blood test that uses next-generation sequencing of microbial cell-free DNA to rapidly detect over 1,400 bacteria, DNA viruses, fungi, and other pathogens. Doctors primarily use the test to detect specific causative pathogens, complicated pneumonia, cardiovascular infections, and infections in immunocompromised hosts.
The Karius Test is transforming how doctors diagnose infectious diseases by helping doctors identify the precise pathogens infecting patients.
The Karius Test offers a higher diagnostic yield and faster time-to-diagnosis than conventional tests - with the potential to eliminate invasive diagnostic procedures like biopsies.
(more…)