Susceptibility Testing - BSAC Standardized Disc Susceptibility Testing Method

Current Version

Version 8 - January 2009

Previous Versions
Version 7.1 - February 2008
Version 7 January 2008
Version 6.1 February 2007
Version 6 January 2007
Version 5 January 2006
Version 4 January 2005
Version 3.1 July 2004
Version 3 - January 2004
Version 2.1.5 - November 2003
Version 2.1.4 - May 2003
Version 2.1.3 - February 2003
Version 2.1.2 - August 2002
Version 2.1.1 - January 2002
Version 2.1 - August 2001
Version 2 - July 2001

Additional Methodology
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
HPA Document - Laboratory Detection & Reporting of Bacteria with Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases
Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBLs) in E.coli and Klebsiella spp.
Use of gradient tests for determination of MICs by BSAC methodology
MIC Testing of M. catarrhalis with ampicillin/amoxycillin
Testing for dissociated resistance in Staphylococci