Seegene unveils new AMR testing product
Seegene has announced the European launch of its new antimicrobial resistance (AMR) testing product, Allplex MDRO Assay, which is CE marked under the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). The assay is designed to support the detection of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
The assay is designed to identify key multidrug-resistant pathogens and associated resistance genes in a single run, enabling rapid simultaneous detection across a broader range of MDRO targets. It also supports rapid first-line screening before the availability of culture-based results, helping enable timely infection prevention and control (IPC) responses in hospital settings.
The Allplex MDRO Assay complements Seegene’s existing Allplex Entero-DR Assay, enabling a combined testing approach that covers both antimicrobial-resistant enteric bacteria and additional high-risk MDRO targets.
The assay enables simultaneous detection of multiple resistance genes and can support same-day reporting depending on laboratory workflow. This can provide timely information to support infection-control responses and complement conventional culture-based workflows. It may also help support more efficient laboratory workflows in appropriate clinical settings.
Seegene is also developing the Allplex MRSA Assay for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which is targeted for launch next year as part of its broader AMR testing portfolio expansion strategy.
