48 hrs
Manual Kirby-Bauer
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.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Antibiotic susceptibility testing for Cefiderocol, a siderophore cephalosporin effective against MDR gram-negative bacteria.
Isolate
Contact Technical Support
Pure Bacterial Isolate
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
48 hrs
Manual Kirby-Bauer
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.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Antibiotic susceptibility testing for Cefiderocol, a siderophore cephalosporin effective against MDR gram-negative bacteria.
Isolate
Contact Technical Support
Pure Bacterial Isolate
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |