D test in microbiology

What is d zone test inducible clindamycin resistance test in microbiology

The D-zone test is a microbiological assay used to detect inducible clindamycin resistance in certain bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus and other staphylococcal species. This test is particularly important for identifying cases where an organism appears susceptible to clindamycin in routine testing but may actually be resistant due to inducible mechanisms. How to perform D-test? D-test … Read more