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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing in Microbiology: Methods, Breakpoints, and Beyond

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Description

Presented by Andrea Prinzi PhD, MPH, SM(ASCP)

This session will review core concepts of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in the microbiology lab including methods of testing, how interpretive criteria are (breakpoints) are determined and updated, and how AST plays a role in public health.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Describe at least two different types of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) performed in the microbiology lab
  2. Explain the process for AST breakpoint determination and updates
  3. Summarize the role AST plays in public health and antimicrobial resistance prevention and control
Instruction Level: Intermediate

ASCLS is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.

Contributors

  • Andrea Prinzi PhD, MPH, SM(ASCP)

    Dr. Prinzi was a clinical microbiologist for nearly 13 years before pursuing her PhD in clinical science. Her PhD research focused on diagnostic stewardship of respiratory cultures. She is currently an infectious diseases medical science liaison.

December 20, 2022
Tue 1:00 PM EST

Duration 1H 0M

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