Performance of the QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel for Diagnosing Infectious Gastroenteritis
Stefan A. Boers, Cas J. A. Peters, Els Wessels, Willem J. G. Melchers, Eric C. J. Claas
Abstract
values that could help with the interpretation of results. However, compared to LDTs, the GIP assay is limited by flexibility and high-throughput testing. In conclusion, the GIP assay offers an easy, sample-to-answer workflow with a rapid detection of the most common enteropathogens and therefore has the potential to direct appropriate therapy and infection control precautions.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAcute gastroenteritisIsolation (microbiology)Diagnostic testIntensive care medicineDiarrheaVirologyInternal medicineMicrobiologyBiologyPediatricsViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchSalmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology