Impact of implementing respiratory point-of-care testing in a regional haemato-oncology unit

Respiratory point-of-care testing (POCT) for the detection of influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was implemented in response to recent RSV outbreaks at a regional haemato-oncology unit in Glasgow. This descriptive study, undertaken pre- and post-POCT implementation, sugge...

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Published in:The Journal of hospital infection 2020-09, Vol.106 (1), p.20-24
Main Authors: Goldstein, E.J., Dhillon, R., McCullough, C., Inkster, T., Soutar, R., Gunson, R.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Haemato-oncology
Influenza
Point-of-care
Respiratory viruses
RSV
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Summary:Respiratory point-of-care testing (POCT) for the detection of influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was implemented in response to recent RSV outbreaks at a regional haemato-oncology unit in Glasgow. This descriptive study, undertaken pre- and post-POCT implementation, suggests that POCT reduces the time taken to receive results and increases diagnostic rates in outpatients. It is likely that the reduction in turnaround time afforded by POCT also leads to a faster time to antiviral treatment, prompt isolation and a reduction in the number of hospital-acquired infections.
ISSN:0195-6701
1532-2939
DOI:10.1016/j.jhin.2020.06.007