HealthTrackRx Develops Next-Morning PCR Test for Measles Amid Rising U.S. Cases
DENTON, Texas, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the alarming rise in measles cases across New Mexico and Texas, HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier provider of molecular diagnostic testing, today announced the development of a next-morning PCR test for measles. Available nationwide beginning March 24th, this new test will allow clinicians to detect measles infections faster, enabling swift patient management and public health interventions.
HealthTrackRx developed this critical diagnostic tool in just a few weeks, demonstrating its research & development capabilities and deep investment in public health solutions. This initiative comes at a crucial time as measles cases continue to surge, fueled by declining vaccination rates and the disease's extreme contagiousness. Measles is 6 to 9 times more contagious than the flu or COVID-19, with rising hospitalization rates—especially among children and seniors, who face the highest risk of severe outcomes.
"Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases known, and its resurgence in the U.S. is a serious public health threat," said Dr. Jay Reddy, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of HealthTrackRx. "We recognized the urgent need for faster, more accessible testing. Our deep partnerships with public health organizations and our team's expertise allowed us to develop and deploy this test expediently, ensuring providers have the tools they need to diagnose and contain outbreaks immediately."
HealthTrackRx is committed to responding swiftly to public health emergencies. It was the fourth laboratory in the U.S. to develop and obtain Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 testing in early 2020 and has since collaborated with the CDC on preparatory diagnostic solutions for potential future outbreaks, including monkeypox and avian influenza.
"HealthTrackRx has built its reputation on delivering cutting-edge diagnostic solutions at the speed of public health," added Reddy. "From COVID-19 and Mpox to emerging threats like avian flu, our scientific and operational agility ensures that clinicians and communities have the diagnostic tools they need when they need them most."
To learn more about HealthTrackRx and its mission to get people healthier faster, visit www.healthtrackrx.com.
About HealthTrackRx
HealthTrackRx is the nation's premier infectious disease laboratory delivering next-morning results through its advanced PCR-based testing solutions. Committed to "Getting People Healthier Faster," the company partners with healthcare providers nationwide to improve patient outcomes, reduce total care costs, and promote better stewardship of antibiotics. For more information, please visit https://www.healthtrackrx.com.
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