Infectious diseases
HBM contact: Dr Chandra Leo
Company status: private
Karius is a
diagnostics company focused on generating genomic insights for infectious
diseases. Microbes infecting different parts of the human body leave traces of
their DNA in blood, known as microbial cell-free DNA (mcfDNA). The Karius Test
uses novel genomics and AI approaches to identify and measure the mcfDNA of
more than 1,000 clinically relevant pathogens (including bacteria, fungi, DNA
viruses, and parasites) from a single blood draw, helping doctors to make rapid
treatment decisions. The Karius laboratory is CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited
to perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.