Performance & Flexibility in Molecular GI Testing: Multicenter Trial of Modular Panels

Sponsored by Hologic, this industry session featuring Dr. Gregory Berry was recorded at ASM Microbe 2026. The presentation reviews the clinical burden of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) and the important role of diagnostic testing in identifying gastrointestinal pathogens that often present with similar symptoms. Dr. Berry discusses current laboratory testing approaches and highlights findings from a large multicenter clinical trial evaluating the Panther Fusion® GI Bacterial Assay and Panther Fusion® GI Expanded Bacterial Assay.

Topics include: Overview of acute gastroenteritis and foodborne disease. Clinical laboratory testing considerations for GI infections. Study design and results from a multicenter clinical trial. Clinical performance of Panther Fusion GI bacterial testing panels. Laboratory workflow and operational considerations. Future menu expansion, including GI viral, GI parasite, and Clostridioides difficile molecular assays currently in development. This session is intended for microbiology, infectious disease, and clinical laboratory professionals interested in advances in molecular gastrointestinal pathogen testing.

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