Evaluation of Identification and Susceptibility for Spp. Isolated Directly from Positive Blood Culture Bottles.

Determination of the susceptibility profile of isolates of from blood culture bottles is extremely important for correctly guiding patient pharmacotherapy. The aim of this study was to compare the results of analysis of isolated directly from blood culture bottles by the VITEK MS MALDI-TOF identification system and the fluconazole disk diffusion assay with those of standard identification methods. Testing directly from the bottle allowed results 24 to 48 hours quicker than the standard method.