Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Three Drugs
Use
The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test estimates the susceptibility of bacteria to specific antimicrobial agents. It identifies the lowest concentration of antibiotics that will inhibit visible growth of a microorganism, aiding in selecting the appropriate therapeutic options for bacterial infections.
Special Instructions
Ensure to list the specific drugs to be tested when ordering this panel. Coordination with the laboratory might be needed for any specific instructions or unique drug requests.
Limitations
The test is limited by the predefined list of antimicrobial drugs that it can evaluate. Its results should be interpreted considering the clinical status of the patient and other diagnostic information. Resistance profiles can be influenced by various factors, including mutations not detectable by this test and inter-laboratory variability in MIC interpretation.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 21070-8
- 21070-8
- 6463-4
- 23658-8
Result Turnaround Time
6-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
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