There has been significant progress in detection of bloodstream pathogens in recent
decades with the development of more sensitive automated blood culture detection systems …

Novel diagnostic stewardship in infectious disease consists of interventions that modify
ordering, processing, and reporting of diagnostic tests to provide the right test for the right …

We provide an overview of diagnostic stewardship with key concepts that include the
diagnostic pathway and the multiple points where interventions can be implemented …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been exacerbated by the inappropriate use of
diagnostics, leading to excessive prescription of antimicrobials, and is an imminent threat to …

The increasing global threat of antibiotic resistance, which has resulted in countless fatalities
due to untreatable infections, underscores the urgent need for a strategic action plan. The …

Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) exist to optimize antibiotic use, reduce selection
for antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms, and improve patient outcomes. Rapid and …

Diagnostic stewardship refers to the practice of optimizing the selection, utilization, and
interpretation of diagnostic tests to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary …

Blood cultures have been the staple of clinical microbiology laboratories for well over half a
century, but gaps remain in our ability to identify the causative agent in patients presenting …

Background Diagnostic stewardship is an important partner to antimicrobial stewardship.
Content Diagnostic stewardship focuses on ensuring correct diagnosis of infectious …

Diagnostic stewardship decreases unnecessary antibiotic use in a way that is different from
and complementary to antibiotic stewardship. Further studies are needed to quantify the full …