Table 1 CLSI methodology for broth microdilution
Testing conditions | Dalbavancin | Vancomycin |
|---|---|---|
Medium | Cation-adjusted Mueller Hinton Broth supplemented with 0.002% (v/v) polysorbate 80 | Cation-adjusted Mueller Hinton Broth |
Inoculum | Direct colony suspension, equivalent to a 0.5 McFarland standard | Direct colony suspension, equivalent to a 0.5 McFarland standard |
Incubation | 35 +/− 2°C; ambient air; 24 hours | 35 +/− 2°C; ambient air; 24 hours |
Solvent/diluent | DMSO | Water |