Galaxy Diagnostics combines state-of-the-art molecular detection methods with a patented enrichment media to significantly increase the odds of detecting the presence of Bartonella species bacteria in a given sample.
Bartonella is a hard-to-detect, vector-borne bacterium linked to both acute and chronic illnesses. With our patented technology, we offer the most effective detection of Bartonella infection on the market.
Why is our test different?
- Tick-borne disease expertise.
Our enhanced Bartonella detection methods were developed by research experts in vector-borne disease at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU-CVM). The effectiveness of our testing methodology and the indications for testing are supported by published clinical research. - Patented testing technology.
Our advanced Bartonella testing involves the unique combination of an enrichment culture step with state-of-the art molecular detection. Even the most sensitive PCR detection methods can produce false negative due to low levels of DNA available in a given sample. Our patented culture medium, BAPGM, enhances the growth of these highly fastidious bacteria to detectable levels for our highly sensitive PCR testing. - Pre- and post-culture PCR.
Our testing platform is designed to minimize the likelihood of false negatives across all types of samples and patient cases. For that reason, we run direct PCRs on samples both before and after enrichment culture to ensure that we capture any DNA present in the sample, viable or nonviable. - DNA sequence verification.
We sequence verify all positive PCR results to identify the species of infection, ensuring the highest level of specificity achievable. Sequence identification is an important step for Bartonella detection as virulence and resistance may vary across species. Over 25 species of Bartonella have been characterized and new species are identified each year.
NOTE: Due to regulatory costs and test differences, human health tests and animal health tests are priced differently.
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- The technology behind the best Bartonella test
- Human health Bartonella testing
- Animal health Bartonella testing
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