IDEXX microbiology services

Current and clinically relevant antibiotic susceptibility panels

• Susceptibility testing at IDEXX is based on MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) measurement and in accordance with current international standards.
• IDEXX uses the VITEK 2 (bioMérieux) automated platform, delivering accurate results hours or days faster than manual methods. An integrated database in these analysers helps detect resistance patterns based on the growth behaviour of the individual pathogen allowing us to transfer MICs into results with practical relevance. Compared to other common methods, resistance patterns are detected more quickly and accurately for a better treatment outcome.

Flexible offerings designed to meet the needs of your patients

• Agar plates and selective media, as well as enrichment broths are selected based on clinical history and sampling site. The usage of up to 9 media per sample, 5 different temperatures and 3 atmosphere conditions for incubation increases the likelihood that successful growth of pathogenic organisms can be achieved in the laboratory.
• For several sample types additional testing is included at no extra cost, such as Mycology and Gram staining for ear samples or a bacterial count and inhibition testing for urine samples.