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Our Testing Services

Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

Pharmacogenomics studies a person’s DNA to test how it responds to different drugs. Researchers have found that different people have different reactions to the same drug. We test genetic variants for the best response to over 100 drugs.

Wound Pathogens

We can help you heal better with our qPCR-based test which detects the pathogens in the affected area. The results help with better wound management and prevent the spread of infection.

Blood Chemistry

An annual blood test is advised as part of an annual physical check-up to assess the health of your kidneys, liver, thyroid or heart.

Urine Drug Testing

We offer Specimen Validity Testing, Screening Assays and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.

Respiratory Pathogens

Devansh Lab Werk’s qPCR based RPP helps identify common viruses and mixed infections which will help your physician arrive at the correct diagnosis for you.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A UTI is usually caused by bacteria. While women are more likely to get a UTI, men are also at risk. It is important to identify the symptoms and get yourself tested before the condition becomes worse. Symptoms include increased frequency in urination, pelvic pain, cloudy urine etc.

Devansh Labs has developed a qPCR based test with a resistance option for rapid detection, speciation, and resistance profiling of wound pathogens. Submit a swab that has been gently wiped over the infected region of skin to our lab and we will perform the DNA extraction and qPCR analysis of the listed pathogens commonly seen in wound infections with immediate reporting.

Accurate and prompt identification and determination of wound pathogens is key to proper wound management for patients suffering from pathogenic infection. The majority of skin wounds are colonized with both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and yeast.

Because efficiency and turnaround time are so important to physicians and their patients, Devansh Labs uses quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR or Real-Time PCR) which is faster than traditional PCR.

Symptoms to Consider

  • Increased swelling, tenderness, or pain
  • Cloudy drainage, yellow or green pus
  • Expanding redness or red streaking
  • Fever

Tests Under Wound Panel

Gram Positive Bacteria
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis
  • Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A)
  • Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B)
  • Streptococcus dysgalactiae (Group C)
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Corynebacterium striatum
  • Enterococcus faecium
  • Finegoldia magna
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
Gram Negative Bacteria
  • Bacteroides fragilis
  • Bartonella henselea
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Proteus mirabilis
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Bartonella quintana
  • Escherichia coli
  • Enterobacter aerogenes
  • Enterobacter cloacae
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Serratia marcescens
  • Klebsiella oxytoca
Fungal Infection
  • Candida albicans
  • Candida glabrata
  • Candida parapsilosis
  • Candida dubliniensis
  • Candida tropicalis
Mycobacteria Infection
  • Mycobacterium fortuitum
Other
  • Human papillomavirus-HPV 6, 11, 16, 18
  • Herpes simplex-HSV 1, 2, 3
  • Microsporum audouinii
  • Trichophyton tonsurans
  • Trichosporon beigelii
Antibiotic Resistance
  • Extended Spectrum Betalactamase- SHV, CTX-M1,2, 6, 8
  • mecA- Methicillin
  • kpc- Carbapenem
  • vanA1- Vancomycin
  • vanA2- Vancomycin
  • vanB- Vancomycin
  • ErmA- Macrolide
  • ErmB- Macrolide
  • ErmC- Erythromycin
  • vanC1- Vancomycin
  • ampC – Ampicillin
  • tetM- Tetracycline
  • QnrA- Quinolone and fluoroquininolone
  • QnrB- Quinolone and fluoroquininolone
  • blaOXA-48- Carbapenem
  • Broad Range 16S

FAQ's

The Wound Pathogens Panel (WPP) is a molecular diagnostic test designed to detect bacterial and fungal infections in wounds. DLW’s WPP utilizes qPCR technology to accurately identify a wide range of pathogens, enabling targeted treatment decisions. 

Chronic and acute wounds often involve polymicrobial infections, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact pathogens. WPP testing helps: 

→  Accurately detect bacterial and fungal infections.

→ Guide targeted antibiotic and antifungal treatment 

→ Reduce complications and promote faster healing 

DLW’s comprehensive WPP panel detects: 

→ Gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. 

→ Gram-negative bacteria: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae 

→ Anaerobes: Bacteroides spp., Clostridium spp. 

→ Fungal species: Candida albicans, Candida glabrata 

This broad detection range helps in identifying mixed infections and tailoring effective treatments. 

A swab or tissue sample is collected directly from the wound site and sent to DLW’s laboratory for analysis. The sample undergoes: 

→ DNA extraction 

→ qPCR analysis for rapid and accurate pathogen identification 

WPP testing provides pathogen-specific results, allowing healthcare providers to: 

→ Prescribe the most effective antibiotics or antifungal medications 

→ Reduce antibiotic resistance risks 

→ Promote faster wound healing and prevent recurrence 

Yes, DLW’s WPP panel can identify critical antibiotic resistance genes, including: 

→ mecA – Methicillin resistance 

→ vanA – Vancomycin resistance 

→ blaKPC, blaOXA-48 – Carbapenem resistance 

This ensures personalized and effective treatment plans for better infection management. 

DLW’s WPP is suitable for diagnosing infections in: 

→ Diabetic foot ulcers 

→ Pressure sores 

→ Surgical site infections 

→ Traumatic wounds 

→ Chronic non-healing wounds 

Testing these wounds helps improve wound care strategies and prevent complications. 

Chronic wounds often contain biofilms and multiple pathogens that delay healing. WPP testing helps by: 

→ Identifying the exact microbial composition 

→ Guiding precise antimicrobial treatment 

→ Accelerating wound closure and reducing infection recurrence 

DLW’s qPCR-based WPP provides higher sensitivity and specificity than traditional culture methods. While cultures may miss anaerobic or slow-growing organisms, WPP accurately detects a broad range of pathogens, ensuring reliable and faster results. 

DLW’s advanced molecular diagnostics enable a rapid turnaround time, ensuring clinicians receive timely results for prompt and effective treatment decisions.