Clinical Specialties

Advanced Molecular Diagnostics for Orthopedics

High-Speed, Accurate PCR Testing for Wound & Joint Infections

Same Cost as Culture — Far Superior Results

Orthopedic practices face complex infections that impact bones, joints, surgical sites, and hardware. Delays or inaccurate testing can lead to prolonged pain, implant failure, rehospitalization, and reduced mobility. Chronetyx provides fast, highly sensitive molecular PCR testing designed to support orthopedic surgeons, wound-care teams, and sports-medicine specialists in diagnosing infections early and treating them effectively.

All tests are run on our fully automated molecular platform, providing next-day results with accuracy far beyond traditional Culture & Sensitivity—while maintaining similar cost.

Why Orthopedic Practices Trust Chronetyx

Next-Day Results for Faster Intervention

Most wound and joint infection results return the same day or next morning—critical for preventing irreversible damage in joints or surgical sites.

More Accurate Than Culture

PCR detects pathogens that culture can miss, including:

• Fastidious organisms
• Slow-growing bacteria
• Biofilm-associated organisms
• Polymicrobial infections

This is especially important in patients with prior surgical hardware, chronic wounds, diabetic complications, and postoperative concerns.

Accurate Even After Antibiotics

Empiric antibiotics often suppress culture growth.
PCR remains effective, ensuring clinicians get accurate answers even in antibiotic pre-treated patients.

Automatic Antibiotic Resistance Gene Reporting

When pathogens are detected, resistance genes reflex automatically, helping clinicians choose the most effective therapy from the start.

Same Price as Culture — Better Outcomes

You get rapid, molecular precision at the same cost footprint as Culture & Sensitivity, with superior clinical clarity.

Supports Surgical Decision-Making

Fast results help avoid unnecessary debridement, guide revision planning, and support early referral when needed.

Our Orthopedic Molecular Wound Panel

Wound PCR Panel

Early detection for the most common causes of orthopedic and podiatric wound infections.

Ideal for:

• Surgical-site infections
• Diabetic foot wounds
• Pressure ulcers
• Trauma-related wounds
• Chronic non-healing wounds
• Postoperative soft-tissue concerns

Benefits:

• Detects complex, polymicrobial infections
• Identifies fastidious organisms culture misses
• Adds antibiotic resistance markers reflexively
• Reduces time to definitive therapy and improves healing timelines

Joint Infection PCR Panel

Rapid identification of pathogens involved in septic arthritis and periprosthetic joint infections.

Ideal for:

• Acute septic arthritis
• Chronic low-grade infections
• Synovial fluid analysis
• Pre-op assessment prior to revision arthroplasty
• Postoperative joint complications

Benefits:

• Detects organisms commonly associated with hardware and biofilms (e.g., Staph, Strep, Pseudomonas)
• Effective when fastidious organisms are present
• Helps differentiate infectious vs. non-infectious inflammatory etiologies
• Supports early surgical vs. nonsurgical decision-making

Key Advantages for Orthopedic Providers

Earlier Targeted Therapy

Rapid results allow for timely antibiotic adjustments—crucial in preventing joint destruction and surgical complications.

Reduced Rehospitalizations

Better diagnostics reduce missed infections and late-presenting complications.

Improved Surgical Planning

Whether debriding, revising hardware, or evaluating synovial fluid, PCR supports more confident decision-making.

Supports Value-Based Care Models

Faster, more accurate testing reduces treatment delays, imaging, hospital stays, and overall cost of care.

Automation Ensures Quality

Our end-to-end automated workflow eliminates manual error and increases reproducibility—ideal for high-stakes orthopedic cases.

Designed for Orthopedic Workflows

• Free local courier (Memphis area)
• Free FedEx overnight shipping for all other locations
• Pre-labeled collection kits provided
• EHR-integrated reporting (HL7, Secure FTP, or CLEO portal)
• Simple swab collection