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Definition of S, I and R

Definitions of S, I and R EUCAST in 2019 changed the definitions of susceptibility testing categories S, I and R as shown below. Results of several consultations on the new definitions are available on the EUCAST website under “Consultations”. S - Susceptible , standard dosing regimen: A…

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RAST Publications

RAST Publications EUCAST RAST is implemented widely. An increasing number of publications are available. Via library searches for "EUCAST" and "EUCAST RAST" we have identified an array of publications. They are presented in reverse chronological order. 2023 2022 2021 2020 Evaluation of prolonged…

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IVDR and EUCAST

IVDR and EUCAST The IVDR ( EU regulation 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices ) was published in April 2017 and is closely aligned to the EU regulation on medical devices. EUCAST receives many queries on how this regulation affects EUCAST recommendations and guidance. After having…

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Antifungal Susceptibility Testing (AFST)

Subcommittee on Antifungal Susceptibility Testing (AFST) The EUCAST Subcommittee on Antifungal Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST AFST) is a standing EUCAST subcommittee which deals with all aspects of antifungal susceptibility testing, including breakpoints for antifungal agents. Steering Committee…

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Network Laboratories

EUCAST Network Laboratories The EUCAST Network Laboratories form two separate loosely constructed networks of microbiology laboratories with particular expertise and training in EUCAST Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) for bacteria and EUCAST Antifungal Susceptibility Testing (AFST)…

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