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recovery with an accurate diagnosis . The initiative was launched in July 2021 .
Second test is Universal Infectious Diseases Test that uses the same platform to create a screening test for 400 + bacteria and fungi reported in less than 12 hours . Is very important in identifying the pathogen and preventing sepsis which is a disease with the scale of 50 mn cases worldwide every year . The initiative was launched in January 2022 .
Health Assessment test is the first-of-itskind preventive healthcare genome test that helps analyze the whole exome , encompassing over 7000 genes , to understand the underlying disease predispositions . The test goes beyond screening health risks to covering 48 diagnostic medical conditions such as cancer , diabetes , as well as other cardiovascular diseases which are actionable and identifies sensitivities and traits to enable holistic recommendations . It also provides
over 50 diet and physical healthrelated characteristics . The initiative was launched in March 2023 .
THE IMPACT
Gaurav Srivastava Co-Founder , HaystackAnalytics
HaystackAnalytics is solving issues with scaling and mainstreaming technology by automating genomics with their genomic SaaS service .
By using the HaystackAnalytics genomic SaaS technology to automate the field of genomics , we developed comprehensive one-test solution . This has made it possible for HaystackAnalytics to develop groundbreaking solutions that will turn genomics , which was previously employed primarily for research , into a scalable solution for mass patient adoption . Current molecular diagnostic laboratories won ' t need to upgrade their facilities or hire new employees thanks to the test .
Additionally , depending on the illness or infection , automation in genomics can significantly shorten the test turnaround time by 33 to 85 percent . For instance , HaystackAnalytics reduces the turnaround time from four to six weeks to only four days by
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BioVoiceNews | October 2023