The neighborhood ER and hospital has implemented QIAstat-Dx technology to provide rapid testing for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
Media Contact
Tessa Owens
Director of Business Development
towens@nberhospital.com
For Immediate Release:
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) – New Braunfels ER & Hospital, a leader in advanced healthcare in the New Braunfels 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 delivers accurate results from a single sample in about one hour, 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
“As nurses, we know that when you or your children are sick, you want answers — and you want them fast,” said Stephanie Garcia, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, Chief Nursing Officer at New Braunfels ER & Hospital. “This new technology helps us deliver those answers right away so families can get the care they need without the long wait.”
“We are very much looking forward to our collaboration with New Braunfels 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 in about an hour, QIAstat-Dx helps clinicians provide timely and targeted treatment decisions while reducing the hit-and-miss approach to detecting diseases when it matters most.”
New Braunfels ER & Hospital is the first and only facility in the community 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.
“This investment is about more than technology,” said Garcia. “It’s about giving our patients and our medical community the tools they need for faster answers and better outcomes.”
QIAstat-Dx testing is now fully available 24/7, allowing patients immediate access to improved diagnosis and care.
New Braunfels 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 Tessa Owens, Director of Business Development at New Braunfels ER & Hospital.
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Physician-owned and operated, New Braunfels ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. New Braunfels 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, medical detox and behavioral health, pediatric care and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, and X-Ray. With thousands of 5-star reviews, patients experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at New Braunfels ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 3221 Commercial Circle in New Braunfels, Texas.
New Braunfels 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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