BD MAX Enteric Bacterial, Bacterial Plus, and Virus Panels for Diagnosis of Acute Infectious Gastroenteritis: a Cost-Benefit Analysis
Josep Ferrer, Estela Giménez, Diego Carretero, Javier Buesa, Francisco Morillas, Rafael Granell Pérez, Amadeo Fuenmayor Fernández, David Navarro, Eliseo Albert
Abstract
The implementation of multiplex molecular panels allows microbiological laboratories to quickly, sensitively, and accurately diagnose acute infectious gastroenteritis. This methodology therefore allows faster decisions regarding treatment and infection control measures. Economic evaluations are required to gauge the value of implementing these syndromic PCR platforms in a community-based acute gastroenteritis setting. We studied the potential clinical and cost benefits, in terms of both their impact on laboratory costs and the subsequent costs of managing patients.
Topics & Concepts
Acute gastroenteritisEnteric virusMultiplexVirologyMedicineEnteric bacteriaMicrobiologyBiologyBioinformaticsGeneEscherichia coliBiochemistryViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchBacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing