Current Version
Current Version - Version 7.1 - February 2008
Changes included in the most current version of the method
Common questions on antimicrobial susceptibility testing - individual sections
(for the complete document please see the FAQ section)
Publications on BSAC Methods of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Versions of the BSAC Disc Diffusion Method for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
Additonal Methodology
Susceptibility Testing Guide
Advice on Susceptibility Testing not Currently Available in the Formal Recommendations
Urinary Tract Infections
Respiratory Tract Infections
Staphylococci
Susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae to Ampicillin, Cefalexin and Co-amoxiclav
Detection of Mechanisms of Resistance
N. Gonorrhoeae
Enterococci
Gradient Tests (Etest, AB Biodisk, MICE, Oxoid) by BSAC Methodolgy
Control Strains
Templates for Interpretation of the Disc Diffusion Tests
Miscellaneous Questions About BSAC Methodology
Previous versions
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
