Table I.
Comparison of the optical LSTM experimental AST with modified broth microdilution AST and (CLSI) AST interpretive standards.
Antibiotic | MIC CLSI reference (clinical standards) | MIC Modified broth macrodilution (experimental AST) | MIC Optical LSTM (experimental AST) |
---|---|---|---|
polymyxin B | ≤ 2 μg/mL | 2 μg/mL | 1 μg/mL |
ampicillin | ≤ 8 μg/mL | 2 μg/mL | 4 μg/mL |
gentamicin | ≤ 4 μg/mL | 4 μg/mL | 4 μg/mL |
streptomycin | None | 4 μg/mL | 16 μg/mL |
ciprofloxacin | ≤ 1 μg/mL | 0.03125 μg/mL | 0.0625 μg/mL |