Respiratory Health
It doesn’t take a global COVID-19 pandemic to emphasize the importance of fast, reliable diagnostic testing for respiratory infections… although the appearance of one certainly has raised the stakes.
At SEKISUI Diagnostics, we’ve dedicated decades to innovating and improving diagnostic testing for various respiratory illnesses because it isn’t a matter of if another pandemic will appear, when—and only through better therapies, tests, and diagnostics- we will be truly prepared for what’s ahead.
Respiratory Health
Strep A Testing
An Uncomfortable Infection with Serious Symptoms
Most people are familiar with Group A Streptococcus as an infection distinguished by painful coughs and a sore throat. But while the traditional visible inspection can sometimes aid in diagnosis, diagnostic testing is the key to confidently detecting strep before it develops into something worse.
Strep Products
User Friendly
Easy-to-read results for in-office testing
Fast & Accurate
Results in just 5 minutes with high accuracy
Precautious
Includes 2 additional test sticks for quality control
Strep A Testing
PANDAS
(Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections)
PANDAS Overview
Awareness of PANDAS matters because early recognition can dramatically change a child’s trajectory.
Core Symptoms
PANDAS symptoms are usually intense, occur quickly and unexpectedly. A child may suddenly develop symptoms following a strep infection, such as:
- Obsessive‑compulsive behaviors
- Tics and moodiness
- Separation anxiety
Understanding that these abrupt changes may have a medical trigger helps families and clinicians avoid misdiagnosing or viewing them as purely psychological or behavioral issues. Instead, it encourages a more holistic view of the child’s health, one that considers the immune system, recent infections, and the timing of symptom onset.
Diagnostic Considerations
Diagnosing and treating strep infections accurately is a key part of providing thoughtful, comprehensive care for children. When clinicians take sore throats, fevers, or other signs of strep seriously—and confirm infections through appropriate testing—they create opportunities for timely treatment.
Respiratory Health
Influenza Testing
Detecting Influenza is a Rapidly Evolving Challenge
Influenza is widely known as the source of the first major pandemic of the modern era—but a lot has changed since the Influenza pandemic of the early 20th century, including the virus itself. Today, detecting Influenza with confidence requires testing that can evolve right alongside the virus.
Influenza Products
Stopping the Spread with Reliable, Robust Testing
At SEKISUI Diagnostics, we’ve spent decades innovating and improving the world’s Influenza testing capabilities. With advanced point-of-care testing specifically designed for Influenza, we help healthcare providers and patients see the virus with clarity and take real steps to stop it.
Fast
CLIA-waived procedures with results in 10 minutes
Precise
Accurate, differentiated interpretation of results
Efficient
Test and treat patients in one office visit
Respiratory Health
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Testing
A Widely Unknown Virus That is All Too Common
Chances are that most patients have never heard of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), mainly because most people infected recover with minimal medical intervention. However, for infants and older adults, the symptoms of RSV can be quite serious—and, often, difficult to distinguish from the flu.
RSV Products
Protecting the Most Vulnerable with Reliable Testing
Proper and early diagnosis of RSV is key to minimizing the impact of symptoms and, most importantly, stopping the spread to those most likely to be impacted. With reliable, rapid point-of-care testing, we can better identify and treat RSV to protect those most at risk.
Reliable
Identify RSV and Adenovirus with confidence
Intuitive
Provide easy-to-read results with 3 distinct lines
Fast
1 Minute hands-on time; results in 10 minutes or less
Respiratory Health
COVID-19 Testing
An easily transmissible virus
SARS-CoV-2 is highly contagious and that is passed between people through respiratory droplets. Additionally, new variants of SARS-CoV-2 continue to emerge and circulate around the world. These characteristics create waves of high COVID-19 infection rates.
COVID-19 Products
Stopping the next wave with frequent testing
SEKISUI Diagnostics provides a multiple COVID-19 testing solutions that can be used to screen patients, identify infection early, and minimize incidence rates in communities. Flexibility in testing solutions maximizes patient comfort and clinicians ability to adapt to a changing medical landscape.
Fast
Testing solutions that provide results within 30 minutes or less.
Precise
High sensitivity and specificity on all technologies and sample types.
Flexible
Molecular and antigen testing at the point-of-care or over-the counter.
