Table 5.
Testing Recommendation Based on IDSA Guidelinesa and Detection of Clinically Relevant Pathogens in the Study Population
| No Clinically Relevant Pathogen Detected, No. (%) | Clinically Relevant Pathogen Detected, No. (%) | Total No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testa | 394 (66.1) | 32 (97.0) | 426 (67.7) |
| Don’t test | 202 (33.9) | 1 (3.0) | 203 (32.3) |
| Total | 596 | 33 | 629 |
Abbreviation: IDSA, Infectious Diseases Society of America.
aRecommendation to test if the patient is (a) immunocompromised or (b) describes subjective fever, abdominal pain, or blood in stool.