Table 2.

Selected metrics of laboratory utilization and laboratory-supported activities in Dec 2015- Jan 2016, prior to the laboratory strengthening intervention, and 18 months post-intervention. Laboratory utilization increased markedly in the post-implementation period.

	Pre-intervention	Post-intervention
Mean new blood cultures (n/day)	2	45
Mean total new specimens (n/day)	15	75
Cumulative antibiogram for hospital	No	Yes
Clinical diagnosis and treatment guidelines based on local susceptibility patterns	No	Yes
Antimicrobial stewardship activities	No	Yes