The neighborhood ER and hospital has implemented QIAstat-Dx technology to provide rapid testing for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
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Taylor Poteet
Business Development Manager
t.poteet@redriverer.com
For Immediate Release:
SHERMAN, Texas (February 27, 2026) – Red River ER & Hospital, a leader in advanced healthcare in the Sherman community, proudly announces the implementation of the QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel and QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel. These innovative laboratory tests enhance the diagnosis of bacterial and viral infections, improving the speed and accuracy of testing for some of the most common illnesses.
Developed by QIAGEN, QIAstat-Dx transforms syndromic testing by giving clinicians fast, actionable answers when every minute matters. With a simple workflow and RT-PCR precision, it quickly delivers accurate results from a single sample, helping providers make confident treatment decisions sooner and improving patient outcomes through timely, targeted care.
The QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel can test for over 21 bacterial and viral infections, including:
- Common Cold
- Coronavirus
- Influenza
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Among others
The QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel can test for 15 bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, including:
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- Norovirus
- Among others
“Having the new PCR-based 21-pathogen respiratory and GI panels available is an important step forward for patient care in our community,” said Jose Muniz, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Red River ER & Hospital. “This technology will help guide targeted treatment decisions, reduce unnecessary antibiotics, and shorten time to diagnosis.´
“We are very much looking forward to our collaboration with Red River ER & Hospital to make cutting-edge diagnostic solutions more accessible to this community,” said Yann Strebel, Vice President and Head of North America Commercial Operations at QIAGEN. “By delivering fast, reliable results, QIAstat-Dx helps clinicians provide timely and targeted treatment decisions while reducing the hit-and-miss approach to detecting diseases when it matters most.”
Red River ER & Hospital is proud to offer this level of innovation in laboratory testing. This introduction of the new technology reinforces the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge, compassionate care and ensuring patients have immediate access to diagnostic innovations that improve both outcomes and experience.
“We are excited to offer this high-level testing, reflecting our commitment to delivering timely, high-quality, and precise care for our patients,” said Muniz.
QIAstat-Dx testing is now fully available 24/7, allowing patients immediate access to improved diagnosis and care.
Red River ER & Hospital offers comprehensive medical care 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays, ensuring patients can receive high-quality care without the wait.
For more information, contact Taylor Poteet, Business Development Manager at Red River ER & Hospital.
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Red River ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Red River ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care and laboratory and imaging services, including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and X-Ray. With many 5-star reviews, patients experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Red River ER & Hospital is conveniently located at 2022 N Hwy 75 in Sherman, Texas.
Red River ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health, Inc. has two divisions: a hospital division and a population health management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates 26 healthcare facilities in 12 different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The population health management division provides management, administrative and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.
About QIAGEN
QIAGEN is a global leader in solutions that enable patient care professionals and research scientists to analyze and accurately understand molecular information to guide patient treatment and recovery and aid new scientific discovery.
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