Four-Gene Blood Test Rules Out Bacterial Lung Infection

Super quick antibody test doesn't need blood or a nose swab

A new antibody test only takes 10 minutes and doesn’t require a blood draw. The wearable biosensors can detect antibodies associated with infectious pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses. The sensors are orders of magnitude more sensitive than existing tests, use only a half volt of electricity and can return results in just 10 minutes. Their research appears the journal Analytical Chemistry. Alexander Star, professor in the Univers…

Four-Gene Blood Test Rules Out Bacterial Lung Infection

In a groundbreaking advancement for the diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), researchers have identified a concise four-gene signature detectable in blood that can accurately exclude bacterial causes of these common and potentially severe infections. This research, recently published in Nature Communications, holds the promise to revolutionize clinical decision-making by refining the diagnostic process […]