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Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship Through Rapid Diagnostic Testing
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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) significantly improve antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) by reducing time to diagnosis and optimizing antibiotic use in respiratory and bloodstream infections in the US, with emerging evidence suggesting benefits in other infection types. New FDA-approved panels like BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Plus demonstrate measurable impact on reducing inappropriate antibiotic usage and treatment times.
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Your diagnostics startup can now help hospitals meet rising regulatory demands with rapid tests proven to cut antibiotic misuse. Speed up pilot launches targeting bloodstream and respiratory infections to secure early clinical partnerships.
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