SepsiTest^™ BLAST

Overview

SepsiTest™ BLAST is a web-based tool for the rapid classification of single (partial) small subunit rRNA sequences. It was specifically designed for the identification of bacteria, yeast and fungi.

The following scheme briefly summarizes the functions and features of SepsiTest™ BLAST:

Compared to common tools for sequence-based identification of DNA sequences such as NCBI-BLAST, the focus of SepsiTest™ BLAST is on providing a much faster and more advantageous tool which particularly facilitates the interpretation of the results. Based on optimized filtering criteria, the most similar sequence within a high-quality reference database will be reported, including full species name, the corresponding family, and a link to the original entry in the public repositories. On demand, also an extended list of additional hits can be displayed.

SepsiTest™ BLAST is designed for routine applications which require (i) reliable results based on high-quality reference data and (ii) straightforward usage to avoid an unnecessary workload.

SepsiTest™ BLAST does not represent a "black box"! The content of the reference database is fully transparent and in accordance with highest scientific standards.

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