Contact Us

Molecular Testing

Molecular Testing

What is
Molecular Testing?

Molecular testing is a revolutionary approach that utilizes advanced techniques to analyze genetic material and detect specific genetic markers or pathogens. At Amerilab, we understand the tremendous impact of molecular testing in accurate diagnostics and personalized medicine. As a trusted molecular diagnostic laboratory, we are committed to providing precise and comprehensive molecular testing services to individuals, healthcare providers, and researchers.

Benefits of Molecular Testing

Molecular testing offers numerous benefits by providing highly accurate and targeted results. Here are some key advantages of molecular testing:

Enhanced Accuracy

Molecular testing techniques can detect specific genetic markers or pathogens with exceptional accuracy, minimizing false positives and false negatives.

Early Disease Detection

Molecular testing enables the early detection of diseases, including genetic disorders, infections, and various forms of cancer, allowing for timely intervention and improved treatment outcomes.

Rapid and Comprehensive Pathogen Detection

Molecular testing allows for rapid identification of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, aiding in the timely diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.

Personalized Medicine

Molecular testing provides crucial information about an individual’s genetic profile, facilitating personalized treatment plans, medication selection, and disease management strategies.

Our Molecular Testing Services

Amerilab offers a comprehensive range of molecular testing services, utilizing cutting-edge technology and adhering to the highest quality standards.

Covid, Flu A/B, RSV

A comprehensive respiratory panel that detects and differentiates between COVID-19, Influenza A/B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), enabling timely and accurate diagnosis of common respiratory infections.

Gastrointestinal Panel

An advanced panel that identifies common pathogens responsible for gastrointestinal infections, aiding in accurate diagnosis and targeted antibiotic therapy.

Women’s Health Panel

An advanced women’s health panel that identifies common vaginal microbiota responsible for vaginal infections, aiding in accurate diagnosis.

Urinary Tract Infection Panel

An advanced panel that identifies common pathogens responsible for urinary tract infections, aiding in accurate diagnosis and targeted antibiotic therapy.

Respiratory Panel Plus COVID-19

A comprehensive panel that detects SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory pathogens, helping to diagnose COVID-19 and guide appropriate treatment decisions.

Wound Panel

A specialized panel that identifies bacterial and fungal pathogens commonly found in wound infections, assisting in the selection of effective treatments and reducing complications from chronic or non-healing wounds.

STI Panel

A thorough screening panel that detects a wide range of sexually transmitted infections, offering precise diagnostic insights for conditions like chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and more, to guide targeted treatment plans.

Fungal Panel

An advanced panel designed to identify fungal pathogens responsible for infections, providing essential information for diagnosing and managing conditions like fungal pneumonia, candidiasis, and other systemic fungal infections.

Understanding the Process

Let us guide you through the molecular testing process to ensure a clear understanding of what to expect:

Step 1

Sample
Collection

Step 2

Laboratory
Analysis

Step 3

Data
Interpretation

Step 4

Report
Delivery

Panel Details

Icon with illustration of human lungs Respiratory Panel Plus-including COVID-19
Viral Pathogens:
  • Adenovirus
  • HHV4 (Epstein-Barr virus)
  • HHV5 (cytomegalovirus)
  • Human coronavirus (229E, HKU1, NL63, OC43)
  • Human enterovirus and enterovirus D68
  • Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)
  • Human metapneumovirus (hMPV)
  • Human parainfluenza virus 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Influenza A (pan) (A/H1-2009) (A/H3)
  • Influenza B
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (A & B)
  • Rhinovirus
  • SARS-CoV2 (S and N gene)
Bacterial Pathogens:
  • Bordetella
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae complex
  • Legionella pneumophila
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
Bacterial Pathogens:
  • Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Actinobaculum schaalii
  • Aerococcus urinae
  • Alloscardovia omnicolens
  • Citrobacter freundii
  • Citrobacter koseri
  • Coagulase-negative staph
  • Corynebacterium riegelii
  • Enterobacter aerogenes, cloacae
  • Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
  • Escherichia coli
  • Klebsiella oxytoca, pneumoniae
  • Morganella morganii
  • Mycoplasma hominis
  • Pantoea agglomerans
  • Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
  • Providencia stuartii
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Serratia marcescens
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B)
  • Ureaplasma urealyticum
  • Viridans group strep
Fungal:
  • Candida: albicans, auris, glabrata, parapsilosis
ABX Resistance Markers:
  • ampC
  • CTX-M group 1, CTX-M group 2, CTX-M group 9, CTX-M group 8/25
  • QnrA, QnrS, QnrB
  • ACC
  • DHA
  • IMP-1 group, IMP-16, IMP-7
  • OXA-23, OXA-72, OXA-40, blaOXA-48
  • OXA-1, GES
  • VIM
  • PER-1, PER-2
  • TEM
  • mecA
  • vanA1, vanA2, vanB
  • dfrA5, dfrA1
  • Sul1, Sul2
  • nfsA
  • FOX
  • MOX/CMY
  • BIL/LAT/CMY
  • SHV
  • VEB
  • KPC
Bacterial Pathogens:
  • Atopobium vaginae
  • Bacteroides fragilis
  • BVAB2
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Escherichia coli O18
  • Gardnerella vaginalis
  • Haemophilus ducreyi
  • Lactobacillus crispatus, gasseri, iners, jensenii
  • Mobiluncus curtisii, mulieris
  • Mycoplasma genitalium, hominis
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Prevotella bivia
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Streptococcus agalactiae (group B)
  • Treponema pallidum
  • Uncultured Megasphaera 1
  • Uncultured Megashpaera 2
  • Ureaplasma urealyticum
Fungal:
  • Candida: albicans, dubliniensis, glabrata, krusei, lusitaniae, parapsilosis, tropicalis
Viral Pathogens:
  • HSV 1 / HSV 2
Protozoan:
  • Trichomonas vaginalis
Bacterial Pathogens:
  • Campylobacter jejuni, coli, and upsaliensis
  • Clostridium difficile
  • E coli O157
  • Enteroaggregative E coli (EAEC)
  • Enteropathogenic E coli (EPEC)
  • Enterotoxigenic E coli (ETEC)
  • Enteroinvasive E coli (EIEC)/ Shigella
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Plesiomonas shigelloides
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga-like, toxin-producing E coli (STEC) Stx1/Stx2
  • Yesinia enterocolitica
  • Vibrio cholerae, parahaemolyticus, and vulnificus
Viral Pathogens:
  • Adenovirus F40/41
  • Astrovirus
  • Norovirus GI and GII
  • Rotavirus A, B, C
  • Sapovirus (I, II, IV)
  • Sapovirus G.V (V)
Parasitic:
  • Crytosporidium
  • Cyclospora cayetanensis
  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Giardia lamblia
Bacterial Pathogens:
  • Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Bacteroides fragilis
  • Citrobacter braakii, freundii, koseri
  • Clostridium novyi A,B, histolyticum, perfringens, septicum
  • Corynebacterium striatum
  • Enterobacter cloacae
  • Enterococcus faecalis, faecium
  • Escherichia coli
  • Finegoldia magna
  • Klebsiella aerogenes, oxytoca, pneumoniae
  • Morganella morganii
  • Paeniclostridium sordellii (Clostridium sordellii)
  • Peptoniphilus asaccharolyticus, harei, ivorii
  • Peptostreptococcus anaerobius
  • Proteus mirabilis, vulgaris
  • Provencia stuartii
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Serraitia marcescens
  • Staphylococcus aureus, epiderimidis, haemolyticus, lugdunensis
  • Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
  • Streptococcus agalactiae, dysgalactiae, pyogenes, anginosus
Fungal:
  • Candida: auris, albicans, glabrata, krusei, parapsilosis, tropicalis
ABR:
  • blaGES, blaVEB, blaPER
  • blaSHV, blaCTX-M
  • blaOXA-51, blaOXA-23, blaOXA-2, blaOXA-1, blaOXA-48, blaKPC, blaVIM, blaNDM, blaIMP
  • AmpC: blaACC, blaFOX, blaACT, blaACT/blaMIR, blaDHA, blaCMY/blaLAT, blaMOX/blaCMY
  • blaTEM
  • cfr
  • dfrA1, dfrA12, dfrA5, dfrA17
  • mef(A), ere(B), mph(A), erm(A), erm(B), erm(C), msr(A)
  • mecA, mecC
  • sul1, sul2
  • tet(M), tet(A), tet(B), tet(S)
  • Cyclospora cayetanensis
  • vanA, vanB
  • nimB, nimD, nimJ, nimE
  • qnrB, qnrA, qnrS
  • dfrA14, dfrB1, dfrB5, dfrG
Bacterial Pathogens:
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Mycoplasma genitalium
  • Trichomonas vaginalis
  • Treponema pallidum
  • Ureaplasma urealyticum
  • Mycoplasma hominis
  • Haemophilus ducreyi
  • HSV 1
  • HSV 2
  • Pan-candida
  • Gardnerella vaginalis

How to Get Started

Unlock the potential of molecular testing with Amerilab’s comprehensive molecular testing services. Contact your health-care provider to discuss your testing needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does molecular testing take?

The turnaround time for molecular testing varies depending on the specific test and complexity. Some tests provide results within a few days, while others may require additional time for comprehensive analysis. Estimated timelines will be provided to your physician.

Molecular testing can detect specific genetic markers associated with various disorders, but not all genetic disorders have identified markers or are detectable through current testing methods. Consultation with your primary or speciality provider will help determine the most appropriate tests for your specific needs.

Molecular testing is highly accurate, with advanced techniques that target specific genetic markers or pathogens. However, it is important to consider the limitations of each test and consult with your provider to determine the most suitable testing options for your needs.

Amerilab maintains strict data security protocols to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of your personal information and test results.