The promise of metagenomic next-generation DNA sequencing has finally been realized, after Californian scientists developed an incredible new sequencing technique to detect multiple pathogens from any type of body fluid. This means a single clinical laboratory test can now zero in on bacteria, viruses, or fungi causing infections in hospitalized patients in as little as six hours. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/11/419011/rapid-test-can-id-unknown-causes-infections-throughout-body