Must use bacterial isolate in pure culture
Kirby Bauer
growth inhibition zone diameter is measured
Kirby Bauer
compared to published reference breakpoints to interpret results
(2 tests)
Kirby Bauer
dilution test
measure growth inhibition endpoint (MIC)
dilution test
gradient diffusion test
e test
uses diffusion and dilution
e test
mic values can be obtained (only one that can be measured)
e test