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Evaluation of the Roche Cobas Liat Flu/RSV Assay for Management of Influenza in the Emergency Department
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Procalcitonin and Pharmacist-Led Education for Influenza, Human. Completed, enrolled 200 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This will be a prospective, patient-oriented, pilot randomized clinical trial to evaluate (in aggregate) both the use of the Roche Cobas Liat Flu/RSV Assay and the use of pharmacist-led education for providers in the interpretation of these test results.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Procalcitonin is a blood test used to differentiate between viral and bacterial infections. This test is expected to aid in determining the best course of treatment for patients enrolled into this arm.
Pharmacists will interpret the results of the Roche Cobas Liat Flu/RSV assay and procalcitonin test (if available) and provide the treating physician with recommendations for antibiotic therapy based on these results.