Rapid Diagnosis of Viral Acute Respiratory Infection to Decrease Unnecessary Antibiotic Utilization in the Emergency Department (RADIATE)

The intervention involves the use of a rapid point-of-care multiplex PCR test (Spotfire) to identify etiology of patients with ARI. Specimen samples will be collected by research staff at the time of ED presentation. Upon collection, the sample will be promptly prepared for testing on the SPOTFIRE R Panel device. The device will be in the ED to facilitate testing and accelerate delivery of diagnostic results to clinicians. The time when the provider receives the results will be recorded to evaluate the incorporation of results in clinical decision making.