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Sensitivity analysis |
| Definition: |
This test determines the effectiveness of antibiotics against microorganisms (e.g., bacteria) that have been isolated from cultures. Sensitivity analysis may be performed along with:
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| Alternative Names: |
| Antibiotic sensitivity |
| How the test is performed: |
| Colonies of microorganisms are combined with different antibiotics to see how well each antibiotic stops them from growing. The test determines the effectiveness of each antibiotic against the particular organism.
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| How to prepare for the test: |
| There is no special preparation. |
| How the test will feel: |
| The way the test feels depends upon the method used for obtaining the specific culture. |
| Why the test is performed: |
| The test shows which antibiotic drugs should be used to treat an infection.
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| What abnormal results mean: |
| If the organism shows "drug resistance" to the antibiotics used in the test, then none of those antibiotics will be effective treatment.
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| What the risks are: |
| The risks depend upon the method used for obtaining the specific culture. |
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