Danaher Integrated Symposium

Dual Lenses on Diagnostic Stewardship: Syndromic Molecular Testing and Phenotypic ID/AST

Thursday, June 4, 1:00-1:45 (Room 150AB)

Diagnostic stewardship demands precision at every step, through every result reported and every test ordered. This workshop examines two independent pillars of the clinical microbiology laboratory: syndromic molecular GI panel testing and phenotypic ID/AST. Through case-based discussion and expert commentary, attendees will explore how each platform shapes test utilization, reflex testing decisions, and reporting practices. Topics include algorithm design, turnaround time impact, cascade reporting, and ASP collaboration. Practical takeaways applicable across academic, community, and reference laboratory settings.

Speaker Bio:
April Bobenchik, PhD, D(ABMM), Medical Director of Microbiology and Virology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine

Dr. Bobenchik is the Medical Director of Microbiology and Virology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Associate Professor of Pathology at Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Bobenchik has expertise in medical microbiology and laboratory diagnostics, with specific interests in diagnostic test development, antimicrobial resistance detection, and education. She is an active member of the American Society of Microbiology, a member of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Subcommittee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing, and an advisor to the CLSI microbiology expert panel.