Do the Right Thing: Host & Pathogen Testing for ED Respiratory Cases

Presented by: Danaher

Moderator: Melissa Naiman, PhD, EMT-B,  Sr Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Acute Care, Beckman Coulter

Speakers:

• Emergency Physician Leader at Large Health System
• Emergency Physician Leader at Academic Medical Center
• Laboratory Leader at Regional Reference Laboratory

Day & Time: Tuesday, October 6, 1:00pm – 1:45pm

Location: Exhibit Hall, Expert Theater Hall Two

Acute respiratory illness is a leading source of diagnostic uncertainty in the ED, with implications for antibiotic prescribing, patient disposition, and outcomes. This case-based session will explore how host-response and rapid pathogen-based diagnostics can meaningfully influence clinical decisions, examining where and when testing add clarity vs noise. Through real-world scenarios, experts in emergency and laboratory medicine will share practical strategies for test selection, results interpretation and workflow integration. Discussion will emphasize coordinated lab and clinician approaches to support diagnostic excellence and improve patient outcomes.