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<p>The Government is committed to improving the use of diagnostic tools and tests
in support of our ambitions on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). NHS England leads a
programme of work focused on diagnostics and AMR. As part of this programme, it established
the United Kingdom AMR Diagnostic Collaborative (UK ADC).</p><p> </p><p>The UK ADC
is working with system partners to support clinical decision making and appropriate
prescribing of antibiotics. This work includes clarity about which tests should be
undertaken along with system alignment around available quality standards.</p><p>
</p><p>Whilst we recognise the challenges presented by the lack of clinical trial
data for rapid diagnostic testing, the United Kingdom’s upcoming five-year national
action plan on AMR will include actions to address these challenges and support the
uptake of rapid diagnostics.</p><p> </p><p>The UK ADC is also undertaking a focussed
piece of work with key partners to gain a system wide understanding of current practice
relating to the blood culture pathway which will enable the UK ADC and key partners
to develop mechanisms to improve services.</p><p> </p>
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