TABLE 1.
GN7F AST methods and regulatory status by participating laboratory
| Lab | Inoculum media | Inoculum standardization | Read method | IFU status | Off-label reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sensititre dH2O a | MicroScan turbidity meter | Mirror stand with indirect light | Off-label | Inoculum standardization |
| 2 | Remel 0.85% sterile saline | MicroScan turbidity meter | Sensititre Vizion (manual) | Off-label | Inoculum media and standardization |
| 3 | Sensititre dH2O | Sensititre nephelometer | Sensititre Vizion (manual) | On-label | |
| Sensititre ARIS 2X with OptiRead (automated) | On-label | ||||
| 4 | Sensititre dH2O | Sensititre nephelometer | Sensititre Vizion (manual) | On-label | |
| 5 | Sensititre dH2O | Sensititre nephelometer | Giles Scientific BIOMIC V3 bottom-reader (with manual review) | Off-label | Read method |
a
dH2O, deionized water.