What happens if the lab does not send resistance genes, diagnosis codes, or allergies?

OneChoice works with the information the laboratory sends to Arkstone. If something was not included, that does not necessarily mean it is not present—it simply means OneChoice could not factor it into the recommendation.

If resistance-gene results were not sent

OneChoice cannot account for resistance genes it did not receive. This is different from a result showing that resistance genes were tested and not detected. The complete laboratory report and any available susceptibility results can help clarify what testing was performed.

If allergy information was not sent

OneChoice cannot screen the recommendation against allergies it does not know about. Before prescribing, confirm the patient's current allergy history and make any needed changes to the regimen.

If a diagnosis code was not sent

OneChoice may use a representative diagnosis commonly associated with the specimen source so that it can provide useful treatment guidance. Check that the diagnosis shown on the report matches the patient's clinical condition. Learn more in How does Arkstone know the diagnosis?

If the specimen source was not sent

The site of infection is important when choosing an antimicrobial and interpreting which organisms may be clinically relevant. Without a usable specimen source, Arkstone may not be able to generate a OneChoice recommendation.

A quick review helps: compare the OneChoice Report with the complete laboratory result and patient chart before prescribing. This confirms that the diagnosis, allergies, specimen source, and resistance information used by OneChoice are complete and current.

For additional context, OneChoice Plus provides organism, resistance-gene, drug, and clinical-rationale details behind the recommendation.