Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing with Gradient Dilution

The lab analyst performs the technical steps to evaluate a culture isolate’s susceptibility, or sensitivity, to a specific antimicrobial agent, commonly called an antibiotic. The provider uses a test device with a gradient dilution of the antibiotic placed on an agar plate inoculated with the isolate. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.