Evaluation of the Roche Liat Flu/RSV Assay for Management of Influenza in the Emergency Department

Procalcitonin is a blood test used to differentiate between viral and bacterial infections. This test is expected to aid in determining the best course of treatment for patients enrolled into this arm.

Pharmacists will interpret the results of the Roche Cobas Liat Flu/RSV assay and procalcitonin test (if available) and provide the treating physician with recommendations for antibiotic therapy based on these results.