Retrospective evaluation of rapid genotypic ID and phenotypic AST systems on positive blood culture turnaround time and simulated potential impacts on bloodstream infection management.
Ismail Yuceel-TimurElise ThierryDelphine ChainierIbrahima NdaoMaud LabrousseCarole GrélaudYohann BalaOlivier BarraudPublished in: The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy (2024)
This study implies that the use of VITEK®REVEAL™ enables swift adaptations of antibiotic treatment strategies. By considerably minimizing the turnaround time, healthcare professionals can promptly make necessary adjustments to therapeutic regimens. Notably, these findings underscore the potential of VITEK®REVEAL™ in expediting appropriate antibiotic interventions, even in less ideal conditions. Further studies in varied laboratory contexts are required to validate these encouraging outcomes.