Comparison of a colorimetric microdilution method and the NCCLS macrodilution method for antifungal susceptibility testing of yeasts

Authors
Qian, Q Sinkeldam, I Roberts, GD
Citation
Q. Qian et al., Comparison of a colorimetric microdilution method and the NCCLS macrodilution method for antifungal susceptibility testing of yeasts, J MYCOL MED, 9(3), 1999, pp. 181-184
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
JOURNAL DE MYCOLOGIE MEDICALE
ISSN journal
11565233 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
181 - 184
Database
ISI
SICI code
1156-5233(199910)9:3<181:COACMM>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Purpose-material and method. The Sensititre YeastOne colorimetric microdilu tion method (AccuMed International, Inc., Westlake, OH) was compared with t he NCCLS broth macrodilution method for yeast susceptibility to antifungal agents. Results-conclusion. Agreement was 100 % for amphotericin B, 98 % for flucon azole, 98 % for itraconazole, 93 % for ketoconazole and 90 % for flucytosin e. Additionally, the colorimetric microdilution method is more cost effecti ve.