A pediatrician's guide to point-of-care syndromic testing

Join Dr. Linny Phuong and Dr. Alicia Chang on Syndromic Insights as we explore syndromic testing with the help of Dr. Alfred Tam.  Dr Tam discusses the value of syndromic testing in his clinic setting, in allowing for quick and targeted diagnosis based on a patient's symptoms, as well as the broad array of pathogens tested in each sample and even improved workflow. He also discussed the reassurance that this type of testing affords his patients and parents. Using a case study, he demonstrates the benefits of syndromic testing in providing a specific diagnosis and guiding treatment decisions. Highlights: Syndromic testing allows for quick and targeted diagnosis based on a patient's symptoms, sparing unnecessary tests.Advantages of syndromic testing include speed, testing for a wide range of pathogens, reassurance for patients and parents, and improved workflow.Syndromic testing has revolutionized pediatric practice with the added benefit of being able to manage parents' and carers’ expectations. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers. Syndromic Insights is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.  The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies. Here at WSPID, we want to know your thoughts on the Syndromic Insights series. Please complete this survey with your valuable feedback. Thank you. You can connect with WSPID on the following pages: www.wspid.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/about/  www.facebook.com/WSPID www.twitter.com/WSPID This podcast is supported by an educational grant from BioMerieux.