When your pet, racehorse, or any other animal is unwell and suspected of having an infection, rely on the cutting-edge technology of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing for accurate detection. The MicroGenDX Animal Test kit provides a comprehensive set of sampling supplies to target the specific area of concern in the animal. All collected samples sent to the MicroGenDX laboratory are consolidated into one, resulting in a single comprehensive test result.

Traditional laboratory cultures, which aim to cultivate microbes from samples in a lab, often fall short in identifying the bacteria or fungi causing the infection. MicroGenDX employs two advanced technologies for infection sample testing. The first, "next-generation sequencing" (NGS), utilizes a database encompassing over 57,000 bacteria and fungi, ensuring the identification of all microbes in your sample with a remarkable 99% accuracy within 3-5 days. The second is qualitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), which rapidly identifies common microbes responsible for conditions like prostatitis or epididymitis in just 24-48 hours.

A chronic wound can be a sore or cut that doesn’t heal normally. It could be the result of several things, including traumatic injury, poor circulation, increased bacteria count, abnormal cells, or improper treatment. A wound is generally considered chronic if it’s shown no serious progress toward healing after 30 to 40 days. In fact, some chronic wounds can take years or decades to heal. Read More

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system – the kidneys, bladder, ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder) or urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body).

UTIs are usually either “upper” or “lower,” depending on where the infection is located. The most common are lower UTIs, which infect the bladder and can cause it to become inflamed (these are referred to as “cystitis”).

In most cases, these bladder infections are caused by bacteria, though they can sometimes be caused by certain viruses or fungi (yeast). Read more