Reference Method for Broth Dilution Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Yeasts; Fourth Edition, M27Ed4E

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CLSI	11/01/2017	46

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CLSI M27 – Reference Method for Broth Dilution Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Yeasts; Fourth Edition, M27Ed4E

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute standard M27—Reference Method for Broth Dilution Antifungal Susceptibility Testingof Yeasts describes a method for testing the susceptibility to antifungal agents of yeasts that cause invasive fungal infections,including Candida spp. and Cryptococcus neoformans. Selection and preparation of antifungal agents, implementation andinterpretation of test procedures, and the purpose and implementation of QC procedures are discussed. A careful examination ofthe responsibilities of the manufacturer and the user in QC is also presented.