Detect hospital infection transmission within 24 hours
NGD combines automated whole-genome sequencing with actionable infection intelligence—helping hospital teams identify transmission earlier and intervene with confidence.
THE PROBLEM
Most hospital transmission remains invisible to traditional surveillance
Without genomic evidence, genuine transmission can continue undetected while unrelated cases trigger unnecessary investigations.
of hospital transmission may go undetected by traditional surveillance
Up to 90%
Fewer than 10%
of suspected outbreaks may prove genetically linked
THE SOLUTION
Detect transmission earlier.
Act faster.
NGD Infection Prevention gives you a continuously updated view of how infections are spreading within your hospital as new transmission results become available.
By combining automated sequencing (NGD200) with advanced analytics (NGD EpiAssist), you can:
Identify previously undetected transmission
Distinguish linked infections from unrelated cases
Give Infection Prevention teams evidence they can act on
One integrated system:
NGD200 & NGD EpiAssist
From samples to actionable insights in one workflow
HOW IT WORKS
COLLECT
Bacterial Samples
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Collected as part of routine workflows.
Collected ~0hr
PREPARE
Automated Sample Prep
NGD200
- Processes samples rapidly with minimal manual input.
Completes ~4hrs
SEQUENCE
Integrated Sequencing
- Generates genomic data for automated analysis.
Runs Overnight
ANALYSE
Automated Bioinformatics
NGD EpiAssist
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Identifies related cases and transmission events.
Ready Next Day
ACT
Actionable Transmission Insight
NGD EpiAssist
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Enables IP teams to document interventions in real time.
Within 24 Hours
TRANSFORM YOUR CAPABILITY
Move from reactive investigation to proactive detection
Without NGD
Reactive outbreak response
Manual investigation
Limited visibility
Missed transmission events
With NGD
Proactive detection
Automated analysis
Full transmission visibility
Earlier intervention
Suspected outbreaks → Confirmed transmission
OUTCOMES
Meaningful impact on patient safety and hospital performance
By detecting transmission earlier and distinguishing genuine links from unrelated cases, NGD helps hospitals improve patient outcomes while protecting capacity and resources.
Help prevent more HAIs
Intervene earlier to reduce preventable transmission.
Reduce avoidable costs
Focus resources on genetically confirmed transmission.
Protect bed capacity
Avoid excess bed-days and improve capacity.
Act with confidence
Replace assumptions with direct genomic evidence.
NGD technology has been developed and evaluated with leading healthcare and research organisations
Find out what earlier transmission detection could mean for your hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
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Genomic sequencing examines the DNA of bacteria isolated from patients and compares it with samples from other cases. Closely related bacterial genomes can indicate that infections are connected, helping Infection Prevention teams identify possible transmission and investigate where and how it may have occurred.
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Results are available within 24 hours of samples being loaded into the NGD200, giving Infection Prevention teams timely evidence to support investigations and interventions. This allows hospitals to respond while the information is still clinically and operationally relevant.
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No. NGD works alongside your existing surveillance systems, adding a high-resolution layer of genomic insight. It helps teams distinguish genuine transmission from unrelated cases and identify links that traditional surveillance methods may not detect.
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No specialist sequencing or bioinformatics expertise is required. NGD provides full training, and the automated workflow is designed for routine use by hospital laboratory and Infection Prevention teams. If your hospital does not already have a suitable sequencing machine, we can provide one.
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The system requires an NGD200 and a compatible sequencer, which NGD can provide if your hospital does not already have one. We also supply all required reagents and operate an automatic, usage-based replenishment service so that replacement supplies arrive before they are needed. NGD EpiAssist is deployed using your hospital’s existing computer infrastructure.
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NGD is HIPAA compliant, and NGD EpiAssist is installed within the hospital’s firewall so that your organisation retains control of its data. We work closely with your IT, security and compliance teams throughout implementation to meet your institution’s data-protection and regulatory requirements.
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NGD manages the implementation process in partnership with your hospital teams. We install the hardware, deploy NGD EpiAssist on premises within your hospital firewall, and provide comprehensive training for users. Ongoing support is also provided to help your teams incorporate the system into routine workflows.