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Cancer Genomics

Wound Infection

At MicroGen Health, we understand the critical importance of wound infection management. Our mission is to provide reliable and accurate information on wound infections, empowering individuals and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and take proactive measures to prevent and treat infections effectively.

Tests Include

Screens for more than 22 different pathogens that may prevent wounds from healing, including:

Bacterial

  • Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Bacteroides fragilis
  • Bartonella henselae
  • Burkholderia cepacia, pseudomallei
  • Citrobacter freundii
  • Clostridium perfringens, novyi septicum
  • Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
  • Streptococcus agalactiae
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Enterobacter aerogenes, cloacae
  • Enterococcus faecium, faecalis
  • Escherichia coli
  • Fusobacterium nucleatum, necrophorum
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae, oxytoca
  • Mycobacterium fortuitum, abcessus, chelonae
  • Pasteurella multocida
  • Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, magnus, prevotii
  • Prevotella bivia, loescheii
  • Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Serratia marcescens
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus coag- epidermidis, haemolyticus, saprophyticus

Antibiotic-Resistant Genes

  • Aminoglycoside (aph(3)-VI,aph(3)-VIa,aph(3)-Vib, aac(6)-lb, aac(6)-ib11)
  • Aminoglycoside/Quinolone (aac(6)-ib-cr)
  • Beta Lactamase (blaSHV, blaTEM, blaOKP, blaOHIO)
  • Carbapenem (blaOXA)
  • Carbapenem (blaIMP)
  • Carbapenem (blaNDM, blaVIM, blaAFM)
  • Carbapenem (blaKPC)
  • Cephamycin (blaCMY, blaLAT)
  • Minor-ESBL (blaGES, blaVEB, blaPER)
  • Ampicillin/Cephalosporin (blaACT, blaMIR, blaMOX, blaCMY)
  • Ampicillin/Cephalosporin (blaFOX, blaDHA, blaACC)
  • Colistin (mcr-1, mcr-2)
  • ESBL (blaCTX-M)
  • Vancomycin (VanA, VanB, VanC)
  • Vancomycin (VanC, VanC, VanZ)
  • Macrolide (ere(B), mef(A))
  • Macrolide (erm(A), erm(B), erm(C))
  • Methicillin (mecA, mecC)
  • Nitroimidazole (nimA, nimB, nimC)
  • Nitroimidazole (nimD, nimE, nimI)
  • Nitroimidazole (nimJ, nimF, nimH)
  • Quinolone (qrnA, qnrS)
  • Sulfonamide (sul1, sul2)
  • Tetracycline (tetM, tetB, tetS)
  • Trimethoprim (dfrA1, dfrA5)
  • Linezolid/Macrolide (cfr)

Fungal

  • Candida albicans, glabrata, parapsilosis, tropicalis

What are wound infections?

Wound infections occur when bacteria or other microorganisms enter a wound, leading to an inflammatory response or any potential complications. They can range from mild to severe and may require immediate medical intervention.

Microgen Health offers an advanced wound infection panel that goes beyond the standard screening process by detecting more than 22 different pathogens. With our panel, your wound is being thoroughly screened for potential infections.

  • Specimen requirements

    Wound swab

  • TAT

    48 hours

When should you take this test?

It is crucial to recognize the signs and symptoms of wound infections to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. It is important to note that individuals may show symptoms a few days after the wound occurred or two to three weeks later.

Hence, your doctor would recommend wound infection panel test if you experience the following signs/symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Increased pain or redness
  • Any swelling, pus, or discharge from the wound
  • Foul odor from the wound
  • Delayed healing.

What factors contribute to a higher risk of wound infection?

  • Poor wound hygiene
  • Compromised immune system
  • Chronic health conditions like diabetes, obesity etc.
  • Smoking
  • Advanced age
  • Medications like corticosteroids and immunodepressants.
  • Presence of foreign objects, such as sutures, catheters, or implants

Why choose Microgen Health to diagnose wound infections?

  • MicroGen Health offers expertise with a skilled team dedicated to wound infection diagnosis. Our experts have in-depth knowledge of the latest advancements in diagnostic techniques and are trained to accurately identify and analyze wound infections.
  • We utilize advanced technology and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to deliver precise and reliable results.
  • With streamlined processes and efficient laboratory operations, we prioritize timely results, empowering healthcare providers to make prompt and informed treatment decisions.

It is important to have a wider awareness of the condition and to diagnose it quickly. For better understanding and more information contact Microgen health at (571)-775-1973, or visit www.microgenhealth.com.

    • Specimen requirements

      Wound swab

    • TAT

      48 hours