Antibiotic and diagnostic quick reference tools

Laboratory diagnosis and treatment tools

A series of quick reference tools for diagnosis of infectious disease including knowing when to use the microbiology laboratory and how to understand results. Quick reference tools are available.

Abnormal Vaginal Discharge

• Abnormal Vaginal Discharge quick reference tool V2 (PDF)
• Abnormal Vaginal Discharge quick reference tool fully referenced V2 (PDF)
• Abnormal Vaginal Discharge quick reference tool user guide V2 (PDF)

Chlamydia Trachomatis

• Chlamydia Trachomatis quick reference tool V2 (PDF)
• Chlamydia Trachomatis quick reference tool fully referenced V2 (PDF)
• Chlamydia Trachomatis quick reference tool user guide V2 (PDF)

Urinary Tract Infections

A series of quick reference tools to inform diagnosis and management of UTIs and understanding of results using:

• Symptoms and signs,
• Point of Care tests,
• The microbiology lab for culture and susceptibility

Resources include:

• The full UTI quick reference tool with rationale and references
• Visual summary - Older person (over 65 years) with suspected UTI
• Visual summary - Women (under 65 years) with suspected UTI
• Visual summary - Children (under 16 years) with suspected UTI