FIRSTract™:The Best New Practice in Rapid Urine Culture
In this webinar, Dr. Rita Hanel introduced FirstTrak, an innovative automated assay designed to deliver rapid urine culture results in under twenty-four hours, significantly enhancing antibiotic stewardship in veterinary medicine. The methodology boasts a high sensitivity and specificity, validated through extensive testing on canine urine samples. The process allows for quick identification of urogenital infections, with results available within five hours, and addresses common clinician concerns regarding sample quality and organism growth. Dr. Hanel emphasized the importance of accurate testing and the potential of FirstTrak to improve patient care while encouraging audience engagement through questions.
