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The Critical Role of NTM and Fungal Testing during CAR T-Cell Therapy

In this post, we emphasize the critical need for nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and fungal testing for patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy. While this innovative treatment has shown effectiveness against certain cancers...

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Clinical Application of Torque Teno Virus (TTV)

Torque Teno Virus (TTV) is a single-stranded circular DNA virus which has been identified as a surrogate marker of immune competence in transplantation. The monitoring of TTV loads can be a valuable tool in determining the risk of infection or rejection after a person undergoes a transplantation...

Exploring TTV (Torque Teno Virus) Testing: A Promising Tool for Managing Patient Health

Torque Teno Virus (TTV), a widely prevalent but often overlooked virus, is gaining attention in clinical diagnostics due to its potential role in immune system monitoring. Eurofins Viracor is advancing TTV research and diagnostics...

CMV: A Critical Concern for Transplant Recipients

Eurofins Viracor highlights the critical impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) on organ transplant recipients, emphasizing its potential for severe complications such as organ rejection and infections. Despite advancements in antiviral therapies, CMV remains a significant threat to patient health and survival...

TA-TMA Testing: Faster Results and a Comprehensive Approach

Eurofins Viracor's TA-TMA (Transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy) testing stands out for its comprehensiveness, offering clinicians a complete assessment of complement pathway regulation and potential deregulation with validated assays for Eculizumab, CH50, and sC5b-9...

The Utility of Hybrid-Capture NGS for Detecting Fungal and Acid-Fast Bacteria in Human Specimens

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) testing has gained significant importance in the medical clinical laboratory in the United States over the past decade. In recent years, the field of molecular diagnostics has witnessed significant advancements...

Eurofins Viracor: Year in Review

As 2023 draws to a close, Eurofins Viracor, a leading infectious disease testing laboratory, takes a moment to reflect on the significant milestones and advancements achieved throughout the year. With a commitment to delivering cutting-edge diagnostic solutions, Eurofins Viracor has continued to push the boundaries of infectious disease testing...

Nontuberculous mycobacteria NTM

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) refer to all the species in the family of mycobacteria that may cause human disease, but do not cause tuberculosis (MTB) or leprosy. In a U.S. study from 2010, it was estimated that approximately 30 people per 100,000 population were infected with these lesser-known species...

Natural Killer (NK) Cell Activity Monitoring

In the field of immunology, monitoring natural killer (NK) cell activity plays a crucial role in assessing and understanding the body's immune response. Medical professionals play a pivotal role in advancing patient care and ensuring accurate diagnostics. This post aims to provide you with valuable insights into the significance of natural killer cell activity...