loader
Find a Test

Cefiderocol

Order Code
262407
CPT
87184
Test Details
TAT

48 hrs

Methodology

Manual Kirby-Bauer

Remarks

Cefiderocol is a novel antibiotic, specifically designed to combat Gram-negative
bacteria resistant to multiple drugs, including carbapenem-resistant pathogens. It
acts by mimicking siderophores, binding to iron, and infiltrating bacterial cells
through their iron transport systems, ensuring effective action against resistant
strains.

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Antibiotic susceptibility testing for Cefiderocol, a siderophore cephalosporin effective against MDR gram-negative bacteria.

Specimen Type

Isolate

Volume

Contact Technical Support

Specimen Container

Pure Bacterial Isolate

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
262407
CPT
87184
Test Details
TAT

48 hrs

Methodology

Manual Kirby-Bauer

Remarks

Cefiderocol is a novel antibiotic, specifically designed to combat Gram-negative
bacteria resistant to multiple drugs, including carbapenem-resistant pathogens. It
acts by mimicking siderophores, binding to iron, and infiltrating bacterial cells
through their iron transport systems, ensuring effective action against resistant
strains.

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Antibiotic susceptibility testing for Cefiderocol, a siderophore cephalosporin effective against MDR gram-negative bacteria.

Specimen Type

Isolate

Volume

Contact Technical Support

Specimen Container

Pure Bacterial Isolate

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days