The Evolution of STI Testing: A Catalyst for Modern Diagnostic Technologies
• Expanded market reach: Assays that do not rely on the cold chain can be deployed into decentral- ized settings—pharmacies, clinics, even at-home environments—opening new channels for growth. • Sustainability advantage: Eliminating cold shipping reduces cost and aligns with growing expectations for greener, lower-impact supply chains.
As the diagnostic landscape shifts toward accessibility, affordability and ease of deployment, cold-chain–independent reagents are poised to become not just a technical improvement but a meaningful commercial differentiator for developers competing in crowded STI testing markets. 3
Digital Health Integration: From Results to Ongoing Care STI diagnostics operate within a broader continuum of care, where the clinical value of a result depends on how effectively it connects to treatment, counseling and follow-up pathways. Digital health platforms are increasingly enabling this connection, reshaping the patient journey from testing through to long-term management. By integrating online portals, mobile
applications and AI-driven surveillance tools, digital health is enhancing prevention, testing and treatment while extending access to vulnerable and underserved groups. 4 Its influence is also expanding beyond indi- vidual care to population-level initiatives. Public health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO), are promoting these technologies to expand
App Note
Strengthen Your Multiplex PCR Workflow: High-Throughput Performance Insights for qPCR and NGS Multiplex PCR performance is a key determinant of data quality in high-throughput molecular workflows—from infectious disease panels to oncology-focused amplicon sequencing. Our newest application note presents comparative data showing how qPCR mix formulation influences high-multiplex PCR (177 amplicons) within a targeted NGS workflow, including results for Meridian’s MDX122.
Read our App Note and review detailed performance variation in: • Amplification balance
• Uniformity • Downstream sequencing accuracy
• GC-rich target behaviour • Primer-dimer formation
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