A Point-of-Care solution in determining type of care
FebriDx® (from Lumos Diagnostics) aids in the differentiation between bacterial infection and non-bacterial etiology
About FebriDx®
Introducing the FebriDx® Point-of-Care Test Device
- FebriDx® is a rapid point-of-care test that uses a fingerstick blood sample to aid in the differentiation between bacterial infection and non-bacterial etiology. FebriDx® is intended to be used in urgent and emergency care settings.
- Knowing whether a patient has a bacterial infection has a direct impact on reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, limiting the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and helping providers know when to initiate treatment.
Utilization of the FebriDx® Point-of-Care Test Device
- FebriDx® is intended to be used in in urgent care and emergency care settings. FebriDx® offers rapid, point-of-care results that aid in diagnosing a bacterial infection, which could have a direct impact on the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.
- With a 99% Negative Predictive Value FebriDx® can help rule out bacterial infection and prevent inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions.
Quick Reference Instructions (QRI) & Interpretation of Results (IoR)
