Infectious Diseases

Diarrheal diseases

Diarrheal diseases are an increasing problem in both developed and developing countries. Those diarrheal diseases caused by protozoan species comprise a significant proportion of worldwide diarrheal morbidity and mortality. Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and Cryptosporidium parvum are three of the major causes of protozoa induced diarrhea. A major difficulty in the management of these diseases is the timely and accurate diagnosis of the disease so that appropriate patient treatment can be initiated, whether it be at the level of effective drug therapy or support therapy. Diagnosis is traditionally made using microscopic examination and requires an experienced technician. G. lamblia, E. histolytica, and C. parvum are all clinically significant parasites that cause mild to severe infections.

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Triage Parasite Panel

The Triage Parasite Panel is a rapid, visual test for the detection of three common waterborne parasites, Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum and Entamoeba histolytica/dispar. The Triage Parasite Panel delivers results in approximately 20 minutes and improves upon current testing methods by eliminating complicated, labor intensive processes and lengthy turnaround times, while maintaining high levels of accuracy.