Rapid UTI test that returns antibiotic susceptibility in hours gets FDA breakthrough designation

Pattern Bioscience's Urine ID/AST Panel received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for a rapid UTI test that identifies pathogens and antibiotic susceptibility directly from urine within hours, potentially reducing traditional multi-day culture workflows and improving clinical decision-making and antimicrobial stewardship.

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