Multiplex PCR panel for detection of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens associated with skin, soft tissue, and surgical site infections.
Bacteria Detected
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus–baumannii complex
Enterobacter cloacae
Escherichia coli
Enterococcus faecalis, E. faecium
Klebsiella aerogenes, K. oxytoca, K. pneumoniae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, S. haemolyticus, S. lugdunensis, S. saprophyticus
Streptococcus agalactiae, S. pyogenes, S. pneumoniae, S. dysgalactiae
Fungi Detected
Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. krusei, C. parapsilosis, C. tropicalis
Fusarium keratoplasticum (solani)
Microsporum spp.
Trichophyton spp.
Viruses Detected
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2)
Specimen Type
Wound swab, aspirate, or tissue sample
Methodology
CLIA-validated multiplex PCR detection of bacterial, fungal, and viral DNA.
Turnaround Time
Results within 24–48 hours
Clinical Use
Guides targeted antimicrobial therapy for skin and soft tissue infections.
Limitations
Detects DNA only; not indicative of live infection.
Negative results do not rule out infection by organisms not included in panel.
Disclaimer
Performed by Lighthouse Labs, LLC, CLIA #10D2324831, Jacksonville, FL.
Laboratory-developed test (LDT); not FDA-approved.