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Wound Infection Panel

Our comprehensive wound infection panel uses PCR technology to rapidly identify bacterial pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes in wound specimens. Essential for managing chronic wounds, surgical site infections, and diabetic foot ulcers.

24-48 hours

Clinical Indications

Diagnosis and management of wound infections including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical site infections, burns, and chronic non-healing wounds. Resistance marker detection guides appropriate antibiotic selection.

Targets Detected

This panel detects the following pathogens and markers:

Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant S. aureus)
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep)
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep)
Enterococcus faecalis
Enterococcus faecium (VRE)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Acinetobacter baumannii
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Escherichia coli
Proteus mirabilis
Serratia marcescens
Enterobacter cloacae
Bacteroides fragilis
Prevotella species
Finegoldia magna
mecA/mecC (Methicillin resistance)
vanA/vanB (Vancomycin resistance)
CTX-M (ESBL resistance)
KPC (Carbapenemase resistance)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type
Wound swab or tissue biopsy
Volume Required
N/A for swabs; tissue specimens should be at least 3mm
Container
Swab in Amies transport media or tissue in sterile container
Transport Conditions
Maintain at room temperature and transport within 24 hours
Specimen Stability
Swabs stable in transport media for 48 hours at room temperature

Patient Preparation

Wound should be properly cleansed before specimen collection. Healthcare provider will collect sample using appropriate technique to ensure accurate results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Test Information

Turnaround
24-48 hours
Category
molecular
Status
Available

CPT Codes

877988764187481875008764087653

Order This Test

Healthcare providers can order this test through our provider portal or by contacting our client services team.