PCR, short for Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a lab technique that quickly identifies infection  causing organisms. Small quantities of DNA or RNA in a sample are amplified, (that is increased in number) and detected using a targeted approach for finding the pathogens (fungal and bacterial).

Ipsum Diagnostic’s PCR technique more accurately and rapidly identifies potential pathogenic organisms and resistant genes than conventional culture methods. It is amazing to think that we can now identify the infection with greater sensitivity and specificity and the medication that will stop it in its tracks!