Table 4.
Comparison of sCIM and mCIM results for selected strains.
| Strain (n) | Type of carbapenemase | sCIM zone diameter (mm) | mCIM zone diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterobacteriaceae (147) | KPC-2, IMP-4, IMP-2, VIM-1, NDM-1, OXA-48 | 6 | 6 |
| P. aeruginosa (23) | VIM-1, VIM-2, VIM-4 | 6 | 6−12 |
| P. aeruginosa (1) | VIM-4 | 21∗ | 22 |
| P. aeruginosa (1) | IMP-4 | 6 | 6 |
| A. baumannii (52) | OXA-23 | 6−20∗ | 21−24 |
| A. baumannii (1) | VIM-2 | 18∗ | 24 |
sCIM, simplified carbapenem inactivation method; mCIM, modified carbapenem inactivation method. ∗Satellite growth observed around the disk within the zone of inhibition.