Utility and Applicability of Rapid Diagnostic Testing in Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Asia-Pacific Region

A multi-disciplinary team of infectious diseases clinicians, clinical microbiologists, and a clinical pharmacist used a modified Delphi consensus approach to construct 10 statements to optimize the use of rapid diagnostics for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) across the Asia Pacific region. These consensus statements provide guidance to healthcare providers for the evaluation and optimization of rapid diagnostic testing within AMS activities in clinical practice and policy development in both resourced and resource-limited settings.

(Lead Author) Anucha Apisarnthanarak, MD, Professor and Chief of Infectious Diseases Division at Thammasat University Hospital, Thailand

Clinical Infectious Diseases
June 1, 2022