48 hrs
Manual Kirby-Bauer and E test combination
This test leverages the synergistic effect of Ceftazidime-Avibactam with Aztreonam
to target multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, especially those producing
metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs). This combination offers a robust approach against
highly resistant organisms like Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Antibiotic synergy test for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections; helps guide therapy with combined antimicrobials.
Isolate
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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 |