Samples: 3 lyophilized samples. Brief case histories also given. Fresh blood is needed in the specimen preparation. The samples intended for susceptibility testing may include both international quality control strains and clinical strains.
Type: Physical sample
Examinations: Culture, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Direct nucleic acid detection from positive blood culture bottles by multiplex methods is included in the scheme.
Additional information: Fresh blood is needed but not included in the shipment.
