Table 2.
Sensitivity and specificity of the methods used for the detection of beta-lactamase in Staphylococcus spp.
Accuracy test | Disk diffusion | MIC | Nitrocefin | Zone edge test |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sensitivity (%) | 72.2 | 85.5 | 28.9 | 90.3 |
Specificity (%) | 100.0 | 80.0 | 100.0 | 40.0 |
MIC, minimum inhibitory concentration.