摘要:
The invention features methods, systems, and panels for rapid detection of tick-borne pathogens in a sample (including Borrelia spp. such as B. burgdorferi, B. afzelii, and B. garinii) and for diagnosis and monitoring of tick-transmitted diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Q-fever, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, tularemia, and anaplasmosis.
摘要:
This invention features magnetic sensor based systems and methods for the detection of analytes, such as nucleic acids and pathogens. In particular systems employing an RF pulse in combination with a bias magnetic field methods are featured. Magnetic particles used have a mean particle diameter between 700 and 950 nm, leading to an increased sensitivity as a consequence of increased size aggregates with an increased T2 relaxivity. A removable cartridge for insertion and removal from the system is also described.
摘要:
The invention features compositions and methods for the detection of Candida species in biological samples, such as human tissue samples. The invention features species specific nucleic acid probes that can hybridize to target nucleic acid molecules in Candida species and can be used in a variety of detection assays, such as fluorescence based assays or NMR based assays. The compositions and methods of the invention can be used to rapidly and accurately detect one or more Candida species in patients and can be used to assist in point-of care-decisions for treating Candida infections.
摘要:
The invention features compositions and methods for the detection of Candida species in biological samples, such as human tissue samples. The invention features species specific nucleic acid probes that can hybridize to target nucleic acid molecules in Candida species and can be used in a variety of detection assays, such as fluorescence based assays or NMR based assays. The compositions and methods of the invention can be used to rapidly and accurately detect one or more Candida species in patients and can be used to assist in point-of care-decisions for treating Candida infections.
摘要:
The invention features methods, panels, cartridges, and systems for detecting pathogens and for diagnosing and treating diseases, including bacteremia and sepsis.
摘要:
This invention features magnetic sensor based systems and methods for the detection of analytes, such as nucleic acids and pathogens. In particular systems employing an RF pulse in combination with a bias magnetic field methods are featured. Magnetic particles used have a mean particle diameter between 700 and 950 nm, leading to an increased sensitivity as a consequence of increased size aggregates with an increased T2 relaxivity. A removable cartridge for insertion and removal from the system is also described.
摘要:
The invention features methods, panels, cartridges, kits, and systems for rapid and sensitive detection and identification of pathogens and determination of the pathogen's susceptibility to antimicrobial agents for diagnosis and treatment of disease, including bloodstream infection (e.g., bacteremia and fungemia), and sepsis.
摘要:
The present invention relates to containers for holding liquid samples. The containers may be useful for mixing a liquid sample or lysing cells in a liquid sample. The invention also relates to methods of using the containers of the invention.