STI-ID offers several advantages over traditional diagnostic methods, such as culture or serology.
It provides rapid results, often within a few hours, which is crucial for timely treatment and reducing the risk of transmission. Additionally, PCR can detect multiple pathogens simultaneously, making it a comprehensive tool for diagnosing co-infections.
One of the key benefits of PCR in the context of STIs is its ability to detect asymptomatic infections. Many STIs can be present without causing noticeable symptoms. PCR is the preferred method for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae and allows for the widest variety of specimen types including cervical, vaginal, rectal, urethral, and urine swabs (CDC, 2021). Early detection through STI-ID allows for prompt treatment, reducing the risk of complications and preventing the spread of infection to others.
Clinical Solution
Vikor Scientific™ offers the clinician access to one of the most advanced molecular methodologies for pathogen detection, quantification, and resistance gene identification. Vikor delivers rapid and precise results simultaneously with actionable guidance, which incorporates regional sensitivity and susceptibility patterns, medication costs, antibiotic spectrum of activity, and treatment guidance for providers to consider when determining what’s best for their patients.
The end product is a patient-centered, value-based care solution that enables providers to make informed treatment decisions that could avoid inappropriate therapy, excess costs, adverse drug events and the progression of disease.
Clinical Advantages
- Prevents delays in diagnosis and treatment (*results within 24 to 48 hours post specimen arrival to lab)
- Detects polymicrobial infections simultaneously
- Identifies up to 49 antibiotic resistance genes in 13 antibiotic classes including Methicillin, Carbapenem and Vancomycin resistance
- Reduced susceptibility to being affected by concurrent antibiotic therapy
- Can help reduce risks of drug exposure and adverse events
- Can help decrease the progression and spread of infection
- Provides up-to-date regional sensitivity and susceptibility patterns
- Improves selection of narrow-spectrum antibiotics
- Prepares clinicians to make cost-effective treatment decisions
- Easily accessible results (mobile, web-portal or EMR integration)
* Test results could be delayed in some circumstances when there is error in clerical documentation, collections, lab handling, or a delay in shipping.
