The ALT-70 Predictive Model Outperforms Thermal Imaging for the Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Cellulitis: A Prospective Evaluation

Point-of-care diagnostic tools may decrease misdiagnosis rates and unnecessary care associated with lower extremity cellulitis. In our prospective study, the ALT-70 predictive model for lower extremity cellulitis outperformed thermal imaging in diagnostic accuracy. The high negative predictive value of ALT-70 effectively allows clinicians to rule out lower extremity cellulitis.