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Workflow pathways for conventional microbiology and RDT. Implementation of RDT increases laboratory workflow complexity but can hasten the availability of results. Communication of results is a key factor. Blue arrows represent the conventional microbiology pathway, orange arrows represent the RDT pathway, and green arrows represent opportunities for the laboratory and antimicrobial stewardship teams to improve communication of results. AST, antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
