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Reference minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)

Antibiotic Reference Laboratory

Determination of the MIC by the agar or broth microdilution method. 

Area

Health Science

Lab name

Antibiotic Reference Laboratory

Lab location

Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua

Test name

Reference minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)

Organisms

Aerobic or facultative bacteria

Requested for surveillance

no

Notice required

yes

Routine turnaround time

10 working days for reference specimens

Sample requirements

Pure culture

Media requirements

A slope of any medium that supports the growth of the organism

Pre-transport requirements

Ambient temperature

Transport requirements

Ambient temperature

Unacceptable sample types

Clinical specimens will not be accepted.

How results reported

MIC (mg/L) and interpretation according to EUCAST interpretive standards.

Test form number

PHFS0647

Referral link

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