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Using a proprietary antibiotic-impregnated strip method, Stanford has validated the performance of in-house susceptibility testing for rapidly growing mycobacteria. |
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Mycology
Routine fungal cultures: Using special media, including chromogenic agars for yeast identification and our in-house developed potato agar, we can recover most pathogenic fungi from clinical specimens.
Yeast and mould identification: Moulds are identified based on visual morphology, growth temperature, enzymatic capabilities, and other characteristics. Important systemic fungi are sent to a reference laboratory for definitive identification by DNA hybridization when necessary. Yeasts are identified by morphology and specific biochemical and assimilation tests. Dermatophytes are not usually identified to species.
Yeast MIC susceptibility testing: Using a broth microdilution method, yeast susceptibilities are performed for amphotericin, fluconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, and caspofungin. Blood isolates are tested automatically and others by request.
Limited Nocardia identification and susceptibility testing: The aerobic actinomycetes, and Nocardia spp. in particular, are identified to group, and limited susceptibility testing is performed. Additional testing is performed by our nationally recognized reference laboratories.
