The Latest Technology in Testing for Viruses and Bacterial Infections , So You Can Feel Better Sooner
Courtesy of Healthcare Associates of Texas
ave you ever been so sick and didn ’ t know what exactly was causing your illness ? Healthcare Associates of Texas has the latest technology in lab testing that can determine what is causing your ailments . Healthcare Associates of Texas has added BioFire ' s FilmArray system to their practice . This testing can scan for 42 bacteria and virus strands in approximately one hour . This means no more guessing what your infection is from and unnecessary use of antibiotics when not really needed .
The FilmArray system works by detecting the DNA of pathogens for both Gastrointestinal ( GI ) and Respiratory ( RP ) panels . The GI panel targets for 22 different viruses , bacteria , and parasites . The RP panel tests for 17 viruses and 3 forms of bacteria that can cause upper respiratory infections .
• There are approximately 73 million cases of foodborne illnesses every year in the United States . This , in turn , leads to 1.8 million hospitalizations , and 3,100 annual deaths as a result of bad bacteria entering the GI system . FilmArray ’ s fast and accurate diagnoses can assist in the reduction of these numbers significantly while also saving money on healthcare costs .
• As we all know , upper respiratory infections are common in both children and adults , with adults contracting 2-4 infections per year , and children having 6-12 infections . The estimated economic impact of this illness is about $ 40 billion each year in the United States . results back , further delaying the treatment-specific care a patient should receive , and we all know that a lot of diagnoses can present with similar symptoms ; the flu , pneumonia , and RSV . They all start by showing signs of fever , fatigue , chest pain , cough , etc . So how amazing would it be to know exactly which of the three illnesses is ailing you ? Healthcare Associates of Texas now can use this technology to provide doctors with the information they need to treat you much quicker than was ever thought possible – and in most cases , the test is complete within one hour !
BioFire ’ s FilmArray is a catalyst in modern medicine . Clinicians now have the opportunity to design a specific treatment plan from a much earlier viewpoint than before , and this not only has a positive outcome for the patient , but also pro-actively protects the community by inhibiting the spread of viruses in the environment . Preventing the spread of infection is just as important as treating the infection itself , and BioFire allows for both the former and the latter to be done at a much quicker rate than ever before .
So the next time you are feeling under the weather and want to feel better faster , visit one of Healthcare Associates of Texas convenient locations in Coppell , Irving , and McKinney .
This type of technology was only available in some advanced hospital settings , and now Healthcare Associates of Texas is the first outpatient primary care clinic in the southern United States to bring this remarkable instrument to its patients .
Currently , hospital testing can take days to get lab
Healthcare Associates of Texas provides its patients with a total continuum of care by offering comprehensive family medicine and ancillaries under one roof . For more information , you can visit their website at www . healthcareassociates . com .
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