There has never been a more perfect time to upgrade to RT-PCR, the “gold standard” for clinical diagnostic detection!
Standardized, CLIA waived molecular testing across hospitals, specialty clinics, physician office labs, and emergency departments.
Respiratory menu available for both CLIA waived & moderately complex systems:
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- Xpert Xpress Strep A
- Xpert Xpress Strep SARS-CoV-2
- Xpert Xpress Strep SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV
Antimicrobial Stewardship
How important is it to have the RIGHT results?
AMR leads to increased mortality and higher medical costs
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Reference
1. https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/biggest-threats.html Accessed 19 May 2021
Emergency Department
What could you accomplish with reliable results RIGHT now?
References
1. Hansen GT, et al. Clinical decision making in the emergency department setting using rapid PCR: Results of the CLADE study group. J Clin Virol. 2018 May;102:42-49.
2. Rogan DT, et al. Impact of Rapid Molecular Respiratory Virus Testing on Real-Time Decision Making in a Pediatric Emergency Department. J Mol Diagn. 2017 May;19(3):460-467.
3. Liang SY, et al. Infection Prevention in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med. 2014 Sep; 64(3): 299–313.
Projections and realized results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions.
Health Systems
How would the RIGHT results impact patient satisfaction?
Patient satisfaction impacts loyalty, and clinical outcomes.1-3
Standardize PCR testing throughout your care continuum to provide patients with the quality they deserve no matter where and when they seek care.

References
1. Prakash, Bhanu. “Patient satisfaction.” Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery vol. 3,3 (2010): 151-5.
2. Buhlman, Nell and Matthes, Nikolas. “The Time to Prepare for Value-based Purchasing is Now: Calculating Risk and Strategizing for Improvement as a New Payment Methodology Hits Home.” Press Ganey. 2011.
3. Doyle C, Lennox L, Bell D. A systematic review of evidence on the links between patient experience and clinical safety and effectiveness. BMJ Open 2013;3:e001570
Infection Prevention
How would your institution benefit from the RIGHT results?
The impact of on-demand PCR testing for respiratory infections
References
1. Cepheid. Millard Henry Clinic (MHC) Improves Treatment Accuracy Through the Use of Xpert® Xpress Flu/RSV and Antimicrobial Stewardship While Maintaining Efficient Patient Flow During a Very Busy Flu Season. Impact Brief. 0716-01.
2. Cepheid. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery Sees Significant Reduction in Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) Usage and Improved Length of Stay Through the Use of Real-time PCR Testing with Xpert® Flu/RSV XC. Impact Brief. 0724-01.A.
Projections and realized results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions.
Laboratory Professionals
How could your hospital benefit from the RIGHT results?
References
1. Cepheid. Millard Henry Clinic (MHC) Improves Treatment Accuracy Through the Use of Xpert® Xpress Flu/RSV and Antimicrobial Stewardship While Maintaining Efficient Patient Flow During a Very Busy Flu Season. Impact Brief. 0716-01. https://p.widencdn.net/fhd4k4/Cepheid-Millard-Henry-Clinic-Case-Study-US-IVD-0716-English
2. Cepheid. Einstein Medical Center Montgomery Sees Significant Reduction in Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) Usage and Improved Length of Stay Through the Use of Real-time PCR Testing with Xpert® Flu/RSV XC. Impact Brief. 0724-01.A. https://p.widencdn.net/qvoang/Cepheid-Einstein-Medical-Center-Case-Study-US-IVD-0724-English
Projections and realized results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions.
Pediatrics
How would the RIGHT results the first time impact your patients?
Children with acute respiratory infection:
Reference
1. Havers F, et al. Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Respiratory Infections During Influenza Seasons. JAMA Network Open. 2018;1(2): e180243.
Primary Care
How would the RIGHT results impact your patients?
The flu test you choose impacts your clinical decisions
References
1. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/clinician_guidance_ridt.htm
2. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/algorithm-results-circulating.htm
Student Health Centers
How could students safety and parents anxiety be improved with access to the RIGHT results?
There are two common types of tests available for respiratory testing. Both provide results quickly, however there are differences.
Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests (RIDTs)1
Detect viral surface proteins, limiting detection of seasonal mutations of the Flu virus
Low to moderate sensitivity — 50–70% chance of result being correct
False negative results are common, leading to misuse of antimicrobial therapy and unnecessary medical interventions3
Rapid Molecular Tests2
Detect viral RNA, enabling better coverage of seasonal mutations of the Flu virus
High sensitivity — >90% chance of result being correct
Lower likelihood of false negative results
References
1. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/clinician_guidance_ridt.htm accessed 5/22/2018
2. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/molecular-assays.htm accessed 5/22/2018
3. Hansen, Glen T., et al. “Clinical Decision Making in the Emergency Department Setting Using Rapid PCR: Results of the CLADE Study Group.” Journal of Clinical Virology, vol. 102, 2018, pp. 42–49., doi:10.1016/j.jcv.2018.02.013.
Urgent Care
CLIA Waived PCR Testing is RIGHT for my Urgent Care patients
Standardized with Cepheid's CLIA Waived RT-PCR testing across hospitals, specialty clinics, physician office labs, and Urgent Care clinics to confidently deliver accurate results and eliminate the need to perform culture confirmation of negative results.1
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References
1. Follow-up testing by culture is required if the Xpert Xpress Strep A test result is negative and clinical symptoms persist, or there is an outbreak of acute rheumatic fever (ARF).