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Synergy: Ceftazidime-Avibactam plus Aztreonam Synergistic combination

Order Code
262405
CPT
87185, 87181
Test Details
TAT

48 hrs

Methodology

Manual Kirby-Bauer and E test combination

Remarks

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)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Antibiotic synergy test for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections; helps guide therapy with combined antimicrobials.

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
262405
CPT
87185, 87181
Test Details
TAT

48 hrs

Methodology

Manual Kirby-Bauer and E test combination

Remarks

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)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Antibiotic synergy test for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections; helps guide therapy with combined antimicrobials.

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