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Reconciling Genotypic and Phenotypic Susceptibility Tests

Offered By: American Society for Microbiology via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the complexities of reconciling genotypic and phenotypic susceptibility tests in this 41-minute American Society for Microbiology podcast. Delve into the advantages and challenges of both testing methods, understand why discrepancies occur, and learn how clinical microbiologists should handle conflicting results. Gain insights from experts Dr. Patricia Simner and Dr. Jennifer Dien Bard on comparing test accuracies, interpreting results for gram-negative organisms, and collaborating with other healthcare teams. Discover recommendations for implementing and interpreting genotypic and phenotypic testing in clinical microbiology laboratories to improve patient care and antimicrobial stewardship.

Syllabus

Intro
Phenotypic Tests
Advantages of Phenotypic and Genotypic Tests
Phenotypic Testing Speed
Genotypic Testing Advantages
Why would such a discrepancy occur
How do clinical providers view genotypic and phenotypic results
Can you compare the accuracy of the current genotypic tests
Why should laboratories try to reconcile the discrepancy
How labs should handle discrepant results
Recommendations for genotypic and phenotypic testing
Recommendations for genotypic and phenotypic testing with gram negative organisms
When a carpenters gene is present but the organism appears susceptible
How can clinical microbiologists work with other teams


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American Society for Microbiology

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