Frequently Asked Questions
Speed & Workflow efficiency
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Results are delivered in 30-180 minutes compared to 24-72 hours for traditional cultures.
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Faster rule-out of negative samples reduces culture volume and rework, freeing staff time and resources while maintaining clinical integrity and improving lab throughput.
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Reporting can be integrated into your LIS/EMR through an LIS2-A2 compliant interface.
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In many workflows, BacterioScan serves as a front-line screening tool, allowing you to reserve culture only for positives, dramatically improving efficiency.
Clinical & Diagnostic Accuracy
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BacterioScan delivers 97.7% sensitivity and has a 99.2% negative predictive value, providing a reliable clinical confidence, particularly in ruling out negative UTIs quickly.
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BacterioScan is the ONLY test FDA-cleared to rule out a UTI on the same day.
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FDA considered samples as "UTI positive" with: >50,000 CFU/mL and any of the 22 UTI pathogens.
FDA Common UTI Pathogens:
· Escherichia coli
· Klebsiella pneumoniae
· Proteus mirabilis
· Enterobacter cloacae
· Pseudomonas aeruginosa
· Enterococcus faecalis
· Enterococcus faecium
· Staphylococcus aureus
· Staphylococcus saprophyticus
· Streptococcus agalactiae
Rare UTI Pathogens:
· Acinetobacter baumannii
· Citrobacter freundii/koseri
· Morganella morganii
· Aerococcus urinae/viridans
· Actinobaculum schaalii
· Coryebacterium striatum
· Corynebacterium urealyticum
Cost labor & financial impact
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BacterioScan reduces costs by lowering labor requirements, reducing consumables, minimizing materials, decreasing the number of visits, and supporting better antibiotic stewardship.
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The test is reimbursable, with a strong adoption and favorable reimbursement rates from many payors.
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Faster patient throughput, labor savings, favorable reimbursements, and lower material costs.