Antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Disc susceptibility testing using BSAC and EUCAST methodologies are performed. Blactamase induction and MLSb testsare available.

MIC determination using BSAC, CLSI or ISO broth and agar dilution methodologies are performed. Determination of hGISA and GISAs are available.

Bcare (ARL) Contact Details

Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory
Level 2, Phase 1, Pathology Sciences Building
Southmead Hospital
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB

Telephone: 0117 4146269 or 0117 4146220

Fax: 0117 4146282

Email: arlenquiries@nbt.nhs.uk