UTI Testing and Urine Sample Collection: Dr. Nicholas Sanford

Can you have a UTI even if your standard urine culture is negative?
In part one of our interview with Dr. Nicholas Sanford, we answer the following questions:
● Why does standard urine culture miss many infections?
● What is the difference between PCR and NGS testing for UTI?
● Can NGS (next generation sequencing) test detect biofilms?
● How do you know when to do UTI testing vs. STI testing?
● What is the best way to collect a urine sample for this type of test?
● How long should you wait after taking antibiotics, to collect a urine sample for testing?
● Is there any evidence that biofilm disruptors enhance the accuracy of test results?
● Does testing when UTI symptoms are not present provide any benefit?
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More info, provided by Nicholas Sanford, PhD, BCMAS:
Nicholas Sanford, PhD, BCMAS, serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs and Assistant Lab Director at MicroGenDX. He joined the laboratory in 2015 as a bench technician after earning a PhD in Biological Sciences, specializing in molecular biological methods such as qPCR and next-generation sequencing. Dr. Sanford is certified in genetics and genomics by the Stanford CPD and as a Medical Affairs Specialist by the ACMA. He actively contributes to the design and validation of MicroGenDX tests and dedicates time to educating physicians and patients on the benefits and limitations of molecular diagnostics. Dr. Sanford's research interests include predicting antimicrobial susceptibility using molecular methods and developing infection biomarkers.
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