Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD25753Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Clindamycin Resistance Test, (D Test)
Also known as: D Test, Clindamycin Induction Test
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Some isolates of Staphylococcus species, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and beta-hemolytic Streptococci have been shown to have inducible resistance to clindamycin. Treatment of a patient with clindamycin for an organism that has inducible clindamycin resistance (D Test positive) may result in treatment failure.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
2 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
One agar slant
Container
Agar slant in a double-walled container
Causes for Rejection
Mixed cultures
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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