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Automation of antimicrobial susceptibility testing

R K Wertz, J C Hathaway, B Keine

    Medical Instrumentation
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    New automated optical systems can speed up antimicrobial susceptibility testing, providing precise Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) results for better bacterial infection treatment. Computerization aids in interpreting these results for optimal drug dosing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • Current laboratory services often delay critical antimicrobial susceptibility testing results, impacting timely clinical decisions for bacterial infections.
    • Traditional methods like Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion provide limited interpretive data (sensitive, intermediate, resistant).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review advancements in automated optical systems for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
    • To highlight the benefits of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) reporting over categorical interpretations.
    • To discuss the role of computerization in interpreting susceptibility data for clinical application.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of emerging automated optical systems for bacterial growth measurement and susceptibility testing.
    • Analysis of the advantages of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) as a quantitative measure.
    • Review of computerization in antimicrobial susceptibility testing instrumentation.

    Main Results:

    • New automated optical systems show promise in significantly reducing turnaround time for susceptibility results.
    • These systems offer improved precision and standardization compared to conventional methods.
    • Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) provides more detailed information than sensitive, intermediate, or resistant categories.

    Conclusions:

    • Automated optical systems and computerization are poised to revolutionize antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
    • Adoption of MIC reporting, facilitated by new technologies, can enhance the selection of appropriate antimicrobial drugs.
    • Future developments may include non-optical methods for bacterial growth measurement.

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