Appendix A
Microbiology Report Form
| Laboratory Report: | ||
| Source: Right ankle drainage | ||
| Status: Final | ||
| Gram stain: Numerous WBC; many Gram positive cocci in chains | ||
| Isolate #1: Heavy growth of Enterococcus faecalis | ||
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Report |
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Antibiotic |
MIC |
Interpretation |
Ampicillin |
8 |
S |
Penicillin G |
8 |
S |
Tetracycline |
>16 |
R |
Vancomycin |
>32 |
R |
| S = susceptible | ||
| R = resistant |
End of Report
Note: This is an infected source because of the WBC’s seen on the Gram stain (microscopic evaluation).
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