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Legacy BSAC Susceptibility Testing Method – no longer supported, for information only

Support for the BSAC methodology ceased in January 2016.

The following documents are provided for use or information as required.
Susceptibility testing method & control strains
Version 14 January 2015 – Word file
Version 14 January 2015 – pdf
Current version of breakpoint tables
Breakpoint tables Version 14.3 November 2015 – Excel file for viewing on screen
Breakpoint tables Version 14.3 November 2015 – pdf file for printing
Further susceptibility guidance:
Susceptibility testing of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
Susceptibility testing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Susceptibility testing of Burkholderia cepacia
Glycopeptide susceptibility testing in Staphylococcus aureus
Testing for dissociated resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
Susceptibility testing in Brucella species
Susceptibility testing in Listeria species
Susceptibility testing in Helicobacter pylori
Acceptable range of control strains for Campylobacter species

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