Open AccessRepeat Molecular Testing for Respiratory Pathogens: Diagnostic Gain or Diminishing Returns?
Author(s) -
Abraham J. Qavi,
Allison R. McMullen,
Carey Ann D. Burnham,
Neil W. Anderson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the journal of applied laboratory medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2576-9456
pISSN - 2475-7241
DOI - 10.1093/jalm/jfaa029
Subject(s) - rhinovirus , nucleic acid amplification tests , diagnostic test , medicine , virology , respiratory tract infections , pathogen , point of care testing , virus , respiratory system , immunology , veterinary medicine , chlamydia trachomatis
Upper respiratory tract infections are common, and the ability to accurately and rapidly diagnose the causative pathogen has important implications for patient management.