Update information
February 2020: We removed the LightCycler SeptiFast Test MGRADE assay and the IRIDICA BAC BSI assay from the recommendation in this guidance because they are no longer available to the NHS. Details are explained in the review decision. Updated information is denoted as [2020].
Minor changes since publication
December 2025: Diagnostics guidance 20 has been migrated to HealthTech guidance 400. The recommendations and accompanying content remain unchanged.
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