Genomics

Viral Genome Sequencing

Precision Diagnostics for Critical Infections

At Meril Genomics Laboratory, we offer InfectoDetect, a suite of NGS-based diagnostic panels designed to rapidly identify pathogens causing severe infections. Our targeted panels-ICU, Respiratory, CNS, Blood Borne, and Gut-leverage next-generation sequencing to deliver comprehensive, accurate results, enabling timely and effective treatment decisions.

InfectoDetect Panels: Key Features
ICU Infection Panel

Pathogens Detected:

  • Bacteria: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, MRSA, ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae
  • Viruses: CMV, Adenovirus, Herpesviridae
  • Fungi: Candida auris, Aspergillus fumigatus

Antibiotic Resistance Genes: blaNDM, mecA, vanA/vanB

Sample Type:

  • Blood
  • BAL fluid
  • Wound swabs

Turnaround:

24–48 hours

Respiratory Infection Panel

Pathogens Detected:

  • Viruses: Influenza A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Rhinovirus
  • Bacteria: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila
  • Fungi: Pneumocystis jirovecii

Sample Type:

  • Nasopharyngeal swabs
  • Sputum

Turnaround:

24–48 hours

CNS Infection Panel

Pathogens Detected:

  • Bacteria: Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus agalactiae
  • Viruses: HSV-1/2, Enteroviruses, West Nile Virus
  • Fungi: Cryptococcus neoformans
  • Parasites: Toxoplasma gondii

Sample Type:

  • CSF
  • Brain biopsy

Turnaround:

48–72 hours

Blood Borne Pathogen Panel

Pathogens Detected:

  • Viruses: HIV, HBV, HCV, Dengue, Zika
  • Bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Salmonella spp.
  • Parasites: Plasmodium falciparum (Malaria)

Sample Type:

  • Whole blood
  • Serum

Turnaround:

24–48 hours

Gut Infection Panel

Pathogens Detected:

  • Bacteria: Salmonella, Shigella, Clostridioides difficile
  • Viruses: Norovirus, Rotavirus
  • Parasites: Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica
  • Antimicrobial Resistance: ctx-M, qnr genes

Sample Type:

  • Stool

Turnaround:

24–48 hours

Why Choose InfectoDetect?

Ultra-Fast Results: Critical for ICU and sepsis cases.

NGS Technology

  • Genome platform with 500x depth for low-abundance pathogens
  • Detects DNA/RNA viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites in a single test

Comprehensive Coverage

  • Identifies 500+ pathogens and resistance markers

High Sensitivity

  • Detects pathogens at <1% abundance

Actionable Reports

  • Includes antibiotic/antiviral susceptibility recommendations

Clinical Applications

ICU: Rapid diagnosis of sepsis, ventilator-associated pneumonia.

ICU: Rapid diagnosis of sepsis, ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Meril Genomics Laboratory

Why Meril Genomics Laboratory?

NABL / CAP / ISO15189 guidance

Meets stringent diagnostic standards

Expert Team

Reports reviewed by infectious disease specialists

Global Compliance

Aligns with WHO AMR surveillance guidelines

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