GenomeDx Biosciences, Pathnostics Guidance test

GenomeDx Biosciences and Pathnostics have launched the Guidance test for patients with simple cystitis, recurrent, persistent or complicated urinary tract infections, prostatitis, and interstitial cystitis. The test is performed by Pathnostics and distributed by GenomeDx urologists. Guidance is a rapid diagnostics test for personalizing treatment options by identifying 42 pathogens. It also determines antibiotic sensitivity of the pathogens and assesses the presence of antibiotic-resistant genes. Result are available 24 to 48 hours after a patient's specimen arrives at the lab.