MIC determination (linezolid and vancomycin)

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: 
-

Turnaround time and time slots

Turnaround time: 
35 days

Analysis categories

Medical

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