Table 6 Time to AST test results and the time for antimicrobial optimization for actual (SOC) and simulated (AXDX) testing methods
Testing Method | Time to AST Result (h) | Time for Antimicrobial Optimization (h) |
|---|---|---|
Actual (SOC) | 72.4 ± 16.9 | 54.7 ± 28.3 |
Simulated (AXDX) | 35.9 ± 18.9 | 36.6 ± 24.0 |
Mean improvement | 36.5 | 18.1 |