Redesigned test introduces two new targets to improve coverage and sensitivity for Group B Streptococcus intrapartum testing for pregnant females Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cepheid today announced the availability of Xpert ® GBS LB XC (extended coverage), a molecular diagnostic test for qualitative detection of Group B ...

What is group B strep? Group B strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria that is naturally found in the digestive and lower reproductive tracts of both men and women. About 1 in 4 pregnant women “carry” or ...

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a bacteria about 25% of pregnant women carry. It's rare for babies to get GBS disease from their mothers during labor, but it can be very harmful. So healthcare ...

The number of diagnostic tests used to evaluate biological material has exploded over the last decades. These tests help identify disease, determine treatment and show whether or not a condition is ...