113. Impact of Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture on Antimicrobial Prescribing Patterns for Patients with a Positive Urine Culture
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.158
Abstract: Temple University Hospital recently implemented a protocol in which a urinalysis will reflex to culture only in the presence of pyuria. The purpose of this study is to compare appropriate antimicrobial use for patients with… read more here.
Keywords: positive urine; urine culture; urinalysis reflex; consultant ... See more keywords
Optimizing Test Ordering Language to Minimize Group A Streptococcus Reflex Culture for Adults
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1628
Abstract: Abstract Background Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a predominant bacterial cause of acute upper respiratory tract infections, with the greatest incidence of pharyngitis and possible development of acute rheumatic fever occurring in children. According to… read more here.
Keywords: ordering language; gas; reflex culture; culture ... See more keywords