Automated reading of the multipoint inoculated antibiotic sensitivity test
- 1 January 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
- Vol. 5 (5) , 243-245
- https://doi.org/10.3109/03091908109018166
Abstract
A television-computer system is described which scans sets of macro-colonies on agar plates to determine sensitivity of bacteria to selected antibiotics. Decisions are based on a single reflectance measurement within the macro-colony. Results are given of a comparative trial between the machine and six experienced human observers. No significant difference of performance was found, and the machine offers advantages when performing large numbers of tests.Keywords
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