Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Anaerobic Bacteria, 2 Drug, MIC
Use
Assesses the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of two antimicrobial agents against anaerobic bacterial isolates to guide effective treatment decision-making.
Special Instructions
Pure culture of anaerobic isolate is required; isolate identification and specified two drugs must be indicated on request and specimen labels.
Limitations
Only performed on pure anaerobic bacterial isolates; rejects isolates in thioglycollate broth, aerobic cultures, or frozen isolates (unless preserved <–70 °C in glycerol broth); requires transport in anaerobic environment.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
4-5 days
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Specimen
Cultured Cells
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Transport in an anaerobic environment: slant; plate, or swab. Swab specimen using Amies gel transport swab, ESwab, or equivalent. Supply isolate identification with request.
Causes for Rejection
Isolate in thioglycollate broth; aerobic slant, plate or swab; frozen isolates unless <−70 °C in glycerol broth
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient-OK |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerate-OK |
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