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A Quick Primer on the ADLM Guidance on Respiratory Virus Testing
Respiratory viral testing capabilities have advanced significantly in recent years and a variety of testing options exist, differing in the number of pathogens detected, viral markers, regulatory status, speed, and accuracy.
The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) released expert recommendations and a decision-making algorithm to guide healthcare professionals on key aspects of testing for respiratory viral infections. We have reviewed this comprehensive resource and provide here a summary of the key recommendations as a quick primer.
Why, when, and who to test: there’s an algorithm for that!
The questions of whether, why, when, and who to test are critical for diagnostic stewardship. An algorithm was suggested to aid decision-making. Hospitalized patients with severe symptoms or underlying conditions and high-risk populations, such as older adults and immunocompromised individuals were prioritized for testing.
Summary
Healthcare professionals must stay informed about evolving testing methodologies and guidelines to ensure accurate diagnosis, optimal patient management, and efficient resource utilization. This new guidance will assist healthcare practitioners in managing respiratory virus testing for improved clinical outcomes.
Click here to access the full ADLM guidance document.
Learn about Cepheid’s portfolio of targeted and multiplex respiratory virus NAAT tests here.
Abbreviations
EMR, electronic medical record; NPS, nasopharyngeal swab; IFU, instructions for use; NAAT, nucleic acid amplification test
Reference
Berry GJ, Jhaveri TA, Larkin PMK, Mostafa H, Babady NE. ADLM guidance document on laboratory diagnosis of respiratory viruses. [Epub] J Appl Lab Med 2 mai 2024, as doi: 10:1093/jalm/jfae010.
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