Diagnostic is a general reference tool for users of the laboratory. The intention is to promote best use of infectious disease diagnostic tests to optimise outcomes for patients and reduce low-value testing. The resources were created by clinical microbiologists and are also found on the Wellington SCL website.

Disclaimer: These resources are designed to be applicable to the majority of situations, however they do not supplant the need for clinical judgement. These serve as a guide only, and we always recommend discussion with the clinical microbiologist if there is ongoing uncertainty as to the best approach in a given situation. The recommendations in this app are based on our local epidemiology and practises. Although they will often be usable by healthcare professionals in other geographic areas, there will be situations and conditions where advice may be difference based on users' local epidemiology and guidelines. Local specialist advice should be sought in these instances.