Last updated on 4-3-2025 by Amber Van Laer
Test description
E-tests
Purpose of MIC determinations
- Confirmation of glycopeptide resistance if PCR negative
- Confirmation of linezolid resistance
Criteria for performing this test
- Clinically relevant strain
- Suitable samples for MIC determination
- Clean culture on plate with individual colonies
Transport instructions
See identification of enterococci
Unacceptable requests
- No clean culture
- Incomplete request form
Turn around time and analysis frequency
- Frequency of analysis: daily
- Turn around time: see schedule
Reporting of test results
- How: via fax
- When: see schedule
Accreditation
Is the analysis accredited?
Materials and methods
Material(s):
Method reference:
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Turnaround time and time slots
Turnaround time:
35 days
Request forms
URL to form(s):
Analysis categories
Medical