FAST break for antibiotic resistance testing

A team of scientists from The University of Australia have developed a screening test that quickly confirms antibiotic efficacy. Their method is able to ensure the most effective antibiotics are prescribed sooner.

The time saving solution known as FAST (Flow cytometer-assisted Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing) can accurately measure how resistant the bacteria will be 21 hours faster than the international standard, and also gives a reliable qualitative reading in just 30 minutes.