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Area of Science:

  • Clinical microbiology
  • Infectious disease diagnostics
  • Molecular diagnostics

Background:

  • Commercial panel-based molecular diagnostics have revolutionized pathogen detection in clinical specimens.
  • These advanced assays target multiple pathogens simultaneously, impacting clinical practice significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved multiplex molecular panels for diagnosing common infections.
  • To discuss the advantages and challenges associated with these advanced diagnostic tools.

Main Methods:

  • Review of FDA-approved/cleared multiplex molecular panels with >5 targets.
  • Focus on panels for bloodstream, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system infections.

Main Results:

  • Panel-based assays provide rapid turnaround times for pathogen identification.
  • These panels detect a broad range of microorganisms, aiding in diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Multiplex molecular panels represent a paradigm shift in infectious disease diagnostics.
  • Key challenges include managing costs and defining optimal test utilization and interpretation strategies.