Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed illnesses in older adults and one of the leading reasons antibiotics are prescribed in long term care facilities.

PCR identifies more bacteria than traditional cultures in patients with symptomatic urinary tract infections and is able to detect more fastidious bacteria. Core quickly identifies pathogens and detects potential antibiotic resistance so effective treatment can begin sooner. Accurate diagnosis within 24 hours with real-time PCR for pathogen identification and detection of antibiotic resistance.

• Prevents Delays in Diagnosis & Treatment
• Detects Polymicrobial Infections Simultaneously
• Unaffected by Concomitant Medications
• Reduces Unnecessary Drug Exposure and Adverse Events
• Decreases the Progression and Spread of Infection
• Improves Selection of Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics

Rapid and accurate solution eliminates guesswork in diagnosing and treating urinary tract infections.

Urinary tract infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed illnesses in older adults and one of the leading reasons antibiotics are prescribed in long term care facilities. Historically a super majority of UTIs are caused by enteric microbes, a group prone to multiple drug resistance. The development of multi-drug resistant organisms has complicated the clinical diagnosis and the ease of just following prior evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and treatment no longer exists.

Core quickly identifies pathogens and detects potential antibiotic resistance, so effective treatment can begin sooner.

Accurate diagnosis within 24 hours with real-time PCR for pathogen identification and detection of antibiotic resistance

PCR, a molecular technique, can be used to precisely analyze the genetic material of pathogens. PCR test provide a more definitive diagnosis than POC tests and are more accurate than conventional culture.

PCR testing aids in quick clinical decision making, antibiotic stewardship and in detection of polymicrobial infections. This method also reduces potential unnecessary drug exposure and false negatives.