[Table/Fig-5]:
Comparative evaluation of carbapenemase production by various phenotypic tests (52 isolates).
| S. No | Phenotypic Tests | Positives (N) | Percentage (%) | Negative Number (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Modified-Hodge Test | 29 | 55.77 | 23 | 44.23 |
| 2. | EDTA Disc Synergy Test | 44 | 84.61 | 8 | 15.39 |
| 3. | MRP-EDTA Combined Disc Test | 46 | 88.46 | 6 | 11.54 |
| 4. | Growth on CHROMagar KPC | 49 | 94.23 | 3 | 5.77 |