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Guide clinical decision making with molecular diagnostics
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Working together with laboratories, Thermo Fisher Scientific played a critical role in helping to solve the world’s greatest challenges during the COVID‑19 pandemic. As a leader in the industry, we will continue to be here for you—delivering trusted molecular diagnostic solutions that help you guide effective patient outcomes.
Hear from industry leaders in infectious diseases and pharmacogenomics
This eBook was designed to educate and inform about the role molecular testing can serve in patient management and its potential impact on global health care decisions. A compilation of informative interviews with key medical experts, this educational content is intended to aid lab professionals and clinicians working in all types of laboratories to better understand and appreciate the potential of molecular testing.
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Laboratories around the world invested billions in resources to support molecular testing for SARS-CoV-2, but the value of these tests will make a significant impact on global health beyond the pandemic. Molecular testing enables accurate and actionable results that can enhance the quality of patient care and shape the future for healthcare best practices.
While traditional methods continue to have an important role in diagnosis of infectious diseases and other applications, PCR technology has clinical evidence to support improved patient outcomes. The technology is substantial, running thousands of highly sensitive samples with same day results.
Explore the resources below to learn more about the role molecular testing can serve in patient management and care decisions.
Educational resources by application and focus areas
Respiratory tract infections
Molecular testing has improved diagnosis of circulating respiratory viruses and atypical bacteria.
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Urinary tract infections
Discover how to use PCR for the detection of urinary tract infections and the growing evidence for this molecular testing method.
Gastrointestinal tract infections
There are challenges in diagnosing infectious gastroenteritis. Molecular testing can enable laboratories to address those challenges.
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Sexually transmitted/Vaginal infections
Early and accurate detection and differentiation is the first step toward understanding the cause of infection and determining next steps.
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Viral hepatitis molecular testing
Molecular diagnostic testing for viral hepatitis can be used to confirm hepatitis infection when serology results are unclear, and to monitor viral load levels.
HIV molecular testing
Explore how molecular genomic and genetic testing serve as powerful tools in the global fight to end HIV.
Pharmacogenomics
The future of health care includes factoring PGx genetic test results into decision making.
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Laboratory spotlights ›
Antibiotic resistance
Next step for Molecular Diagnostics and Antimicrobial Resistance: How to Maximize Advanced Technology in the Lab.
Clinically relevant content
Hear from industry leaders as they discuss strategies for designing molecular panels that are both clinically relevant and payor-supported.
Driving Productivity
CEO of Wise Diagnostic Systems shares insights on practical considerations when shifting from traditional methods to molecular technologies.
Articles from our MSA team
eBook and learning guides
eBook: The value of molecular testing
A compilation of informative interviews with key medical experts, this is intended to aid lab professionals and clinicians working in all types of laboratories to better understand the clinical value of molecular testing.
Respiratory Tract Infections Learning Guide
This comprehensive review of viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic RTIs is divided into four chapters.
HIV Learning Guide: A Primer for Healthcare Professionals
This comprehensive HIV learning guide is offered with case studies in four modules and is edited by HIV healthcare experts from Senegal, Nigeria, India, and Brazil.
Blogs, articles, and white papers
Integrating PGx into the standard of care
A white paper about PGx implementation and tools that are readily available.
Diagnostics - Fulfilling its potential
A three-part educational series hosted in collaboration with Arizona State University.
Convention vs. Convenience
A white paper comparing clinician-collected or at-home collected samples for testing for STIs.
Transplant infections management
A white paper showcasing the role of PCR testing.
Clinical Conversations
Molecular testing content for clinical lab professionals and clinicians.
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