Impact of Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Testing of Respiratory Viruses on Outcomes of Adults Hospitalized with Respiratory Illness: a Multicenter Quasi-experimental Study-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Impact of Rapid Molecular Diagnostic Testing of Respiratory Viruses on Outcomes of Adults Hospitalized with Respiratory Illness: a Multicenter Quasi-experimental Study

Published:2019-04 Issue:4 Volume:57 Page:
ISSN:0095-1137
Container-title:Journal of Clinical Microbiology
language:en
Short-container-title:J Clin Microbiol

Author:

Wabe Nasir¹^ORCID,Li Ling¹,Lindeman Robert²,Yimsung Ruth²,Dahm Maria R.¹,McLennan Susan²³,Clezy Kate⁴,Westbrook Johanna I.¹,Georgiou Andrew¹

Affiliation:

1. Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, Australia

2. NSW Health Pathology, Chatswood, NSW, Australia

3. Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

4. Infectious Diseases Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia

Abstract

A standard multiplex PCR offers comprehensive testing for respiratory viruses. However, it has traditionally been performed in a referral laboratory with a lengthy turnaround time, which can reduce patient flow through the hospital.

Funder

Department of Health | National Health and Medical Research Council

Publisher

American Society for Microbiology

Subject

Microbiology (medical)

Link

https://journals.asm.org/doi/pdf/10.1128/JCM.01727-18

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