Canadian Researchers Develop One-Hour Test for Sepsis

A new test developed in Canada could reduce the time needed to diagnose sepsis to just one hour. The current time needed for a sepsis diagnosis is 24 to 48 hours.

The diagnostic test, which would look for a specific gene signature, has not yet been developed, but the technology for it exists. According to the developers, the test could work by a resident providing a blood sample that is then tested through technology including mass spectrometry. If the gene signature is found, it would indicate that sepsis will develop and organ failure will follow.

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