DMT110-24 - CME/CMLE - Maximizing the Clinical Utility of Rapid Molecular Diagnostics: A Team Effort Led by the Laboratory and Stewardship Team

Course Description

Rapid molecular multiplex panels are being more commonplace in clinical microbiology labs, given their rapid turnaround time, ease of use, and FDA approval. However, these multiplex panels are more expensive compared to routine diagnostic approaches. Additionally, such panels can have up to 50 targets including genetic antimicrobial markers. Utility of rapid diagnostics in certain clinical scenarios are not indicated and can even present as confusion if a broad panel is used. In this education session, the faculty will discuss how these rapid molecular panels have changed the diagnostic landscape and review published recommendations and evidence-based guidelines. The faculty will advise the audience what can be done from a stewardship perspective to improve patient outcomes, ensure quality assured results, and promote good clinical practice.

Faculty/Authors
Jose Lucar, MD
Rebecca Yee, PhD, M(ASCP)cm

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills Communication

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

Review the Technical Considerations.
Review the Faculty Disclosures.
Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
Click Access to begin the course.
Submit the course Evaluation.
Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 09/04/2024
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 03/06/2025

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Credit Offered:	1 CME/CMLE Credit