Diagnostics: Protecting Patients Now and for the Future

Urgent care providers play a critical role in combating antimicrobial resistance, yet face constant pressure to deliver fast answers with limited diagnostic certainty. Next-morning PCR testing closes the gap between speed and precision, enabling evidence-based prescribing decisions within a clinically relevant timeframe. By replacing empiric antibiotic use with targeted, guideline-aligned treatment, urgent care can improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary antibiotics, and slow the spread of resistance at scale.