Springtime Infectious Disease Webinar – Rapid Multiplex PCR in an Outpatient Setting
Allie Priego, PA-C, Dr. Steven Goldberg • Published: April 17, 2025 • Last Reviewed: March, 2026
How Does Rapid Multiplex PCR Improve Diagnosis in Outpatient Settings?
In outpatient settings such as urgent care, clinicians frequently evaluate patients with nonspecific infectious symptoms, where distinguishing between viral, bacterial, or mixed infections can be challenging.
Rapid multiplex PCR testing addresses this challenge by enabling clinicians to:
- Detect multiple pathogens from a single sample
- Receive faster, actionable diagnostic results
- Make more informed treatment decisions
Unlike traditional testing methods that may take days or require multiple tests, multiplex PCR provides a comprehensive diagnostic approach in a single workflow.
This is particularly valuable in outpatient environments where timely decision-making directly impacts patient care and follow-up.
Key Takeaways
- Rapid multiplex PCR enables simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens from one sample
- Faster results help reduce diagnostic uncertainty in outpatient settings
- Case-based learning highlights how testing improves clinical decision-making
- Multiplex testing supports targeted treatment and antibiotic stewardship
- Outpatient infections often present with overlapping symptoms, making testing essential
- Real-world scenarios demonstrate improved workflow efficiency and patient outcomes
How Do Case Studies Demonstrate the Value of Rapid PCR Testing?
An Urgent Care Association Solutions webinar brought to you by HealthTrackRx. Focusing on rapid multiplex PCR in an outpatient setting, specifically in the Spring.
Watch Case 1: Mycoplasma Genitalium (2:57)
Watch Case 2: HSV-1 (10:48)
Watch Case 3: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (20:28)
This webinar explores common springtime infectious disease scenarios. Our panel of physicians evaluates four patient encounters, including presentation and history, diagnostics, rapid PCR testing, and pathways to optimize treatment.
Panelists
Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA – Clinician, UofL Health – Chief Medical Officer, HealthTrackRx
Allie Priego, PA-C, Medical Science Liaison, HealthTrackRx
Facilitated by Ben Favret
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Allie Priego, PA-C, Dr. Steven Goldberg • Published: April 17, 2025 • Last Reviewed: March, 2026
How Does Rapid Multiplex PCR Improve Diagnosis in Outpatient Settings?
In outpatient settings such as urgent care, clinicians frequently evaluate patients with nonspecific infectious symptoms, where distinguishing between viral, bacterial, or mixed infections can be challenging.
Rapid multiplex PCR testing addresses this challenge by enabling clinicians to:
- Detect multiple pathogens from a single sample
- Receive faster, actionable diagnostic results
- Make more informed treatment decisions
Unlike traditional testing methods that may take days or require multiple tests, multiplex PCR provides a comprehensive diagnostic approach in a single workflow.
This is particularly valuable in outpatient environments where timely decision-making directly impacts patient care and follow-up.
Key Takeaways
- Rapid multiplex PCR enables simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens from one sample
- Faster results help reduce diagnostic uncertainty in outpatient settings
- Case-based learning highlights how testing improves clinical decision-making
- Multiplex testing supports targeted treatment and antibiotic stewardship
- Outpatient infections often present with overlapping symptoms, making testing essential
- Real-world scenarios demonstrate improved workflow efficiency and patient outcomes
How Do Case Studies Demonstrate the Value of Rapid PCR Testing?
An Urgent Care Association Solutions webinar brought to you by HealthTrackRx. Focusing on rapid multiplex PCR in an outpatient setting, specifically in the Spring.
Watch Case 1: Mycoplasma Genitalium (2:57)
Watch Case 2: HSV-1 (10:48)
Watch Case 3: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (20:28)
This webinar explores common springtime infectious disease scenarios. Our panel of physicians evaluates four patient encounters, including presentation and history, diagnostics, rapid PCR testing, and pathways to optimize treatment.
Panelists
Steven Goldberg, MD, MBA – Clinician, UofL Health – Chief Medical Officer, HealthTrackRx
Allie Priego, PA-C, Medical Science Liaison, HealthTrackRx
Facilitated by Ben Favret
