Yeast (Fungi) MIC Susceptibility Panel
General Information
Lab Name
Yeast MIC Susceptibility Panel
Lab Code
YSTMIC
Epic Name
Yeast MIC Susceptibility Panel
Description
Panel includes the following anti-fungal agents: amphotericin B, micafungin, fluconazole and voriconazole. Other anti-fungal agents are available on request: caspofungin, 5-flucytosine, posaconazole and itraconazole.
Method Information:
The TREK Sensititre YeastOne® susceptibility test panel is a colorimetric micro-dilution susceptibility test to determine quantitative antifungal susceptibilities of Candida sp. Antifungal agents tested are in ranges of concentrations as well as the colorimetric indicator of growth, alamar blue. Panels are innoculated with a standardized suspension of organisms and incubation at 35C for 24 to 48 hours. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) for the test organism are determined by assessing the lowest antifungal concentration showing inhibition of growth as evidenced by no color change.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the University of Washington Department of Laboratory Medicine. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
References
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute 2012. Reference Method for Broth Dilution Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Yeasts: Fourth informational supplement [M27-S4].CLSI, Wayne, PA.
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Method
Broth Microdilution
Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Send pure culture of Candida species. Susceptibility testing for other non-Candida species isolates and molds will be referred for testing to an outside laboratory.
Quantity
requested: One plate or slant
Processing
Outside Laboratories: Send pure culture at room temperature or refrigerated. Follow approved regulations for transporting infectious substances.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
|---|
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
No