Laboratory testing demonstrates that a bacterial isolate is not effectively inhibited or killed by methicillin, a beta-lactam antibiotic.
Used to report the results of laboratory testing performed on a bacterial culture to determine the effectiveness of methicillin in inhibiting or killing the bacteria.
"Antibiotic susceptibility testing shows resistance to methicillin, suggesting a methicillin-resistant strain."
Microbiology reports, clinical notes documenting infection management.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation