Press Releases & Awards

Dr. J. Curtis Nickel, with the help of MicroGenDX, has completed a study to help understand the implications of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) in the diagnosis and treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and other inflammatory urological conditions.…

Dr. Karan Goswami of the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University has received the prestigious Eastern Orthopaedic Association’s Parvizi Musculoskeletal Infection Award for his paper entitled “Fracture-associated Microbiome and Persistent Nonunion: Next-Generation Sequencing Reveals.” This award is given to a Resident or Fellow with one of the top papers presented at the EOA’s Annual Meeting.…

Clinical research using MicroGenDX molecular testing highlights diagnostic applications…

Using national TV, radio, and web media campaigns, Microgen Diagnostics will be the first independent commercial lab in the U.S. to appeal directly to patients, raising awareness about much more effective DNA analysis alternatives to outdated medical diagnostic technologies like standard culture. The campaign, scheduled for February of 2022, includes testimonials from patients about how MicroGenDX diagnostics helped them – and in some cases saved their lives – when standard cultures failed.…

The New York permit approval process has required compliance with rigorous operating and proficiency standards for bacteriology and mycology laboratories. The permit became effective February 17, 2022.…

MicroGenDX continues to expand its growth and expertise in molecular diagnostics by acquiring sampling innovator Captigen along with Captigen’s extensive inventory of flatswabs. The Captigen flatswab is a cross-platform precision microbial sampling device designed for optimized culture yield, RT-PCR yield, and next-generation sequencing (NGS).…

Five studies using MicroGenDX molecular testing highlight diagnostic applications, as published in May Journal of Urology…

Candida auris causes serious infections, and cases are rising across the U.S…..MicroGenDX testing also facilitates the rapid intervention and precautions needed to prevent outbreaks in healthcare settings by returning results within 24-48 hours.…

Largest study of its kind evaluates present and future role of NGS in orthopedic infections.…