In many cases manufacturers of susceptibility testing material and devices list species for which the product is validated for use. This is in the package insert and by necessity often in fine print. The user of AST products and material is adviced to insist on obtaining information and background data on the conditions (atmosphere, temperature etc) and for which species the product is intended for use. In the absence of specific information on the procedure for and extent of validation, the product should NOT be used for the species.
The user of products should also obtain information from the manufacturer on which range of MIC concentrations (and thus susceptibilities) the product was validated. This is not always clear. /June 2022, September 2023, November 2023.