Research Article

Identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae: Development of a Standardized Protocol for Optochin Susceptibility Testing Using Total Lab Automation

Table 2

DOIZs (diameters of inhibition zones) stratified by imaging time point and outcome (≥14 mm; <14 mm); bold italic font: least number of DOIZs < 14 mm; ng: no growth.

7 h12 h18 h24 h

≥14 mm1336136112831190
<14 mm3425103196
ng16000

Total1386138613861386