Advantages of automated susceptibility tests (e.g. ,Vitek 2 and Microscan Walkaway)include but are not limited to:
A)automated preparation of inoculum.
B)resistance detection by molecular methods (e.g. ,real-time PCR).
C)advanced (e.g. ,expert)software that recognizes and reports resistance patterns.
D)testing of most aerobic and commonly isolated anaerobic bacterial species.

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Sophisticated software that incorporates algorithms and review of resistance patterns that can be programmed and customized to each clinical microbiology laboratory is a distinct advantage of automated systems that helps in review of microbiology reports and detection of errors or emergence of resistant isolates or abnormal results before release to physicians.This allows troubleshooting,retesting,and confirmation of results,and notification of infection control and pharmacy personnel as needed.

Advantages of Automated Susceptibility Tests (E