Amoxicillinclavbldposmicvocdet
This test checks if the bacteria causing your blood infection will respond to amoxicillin-clavulanate antibiotic treatment.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 101498-4
- Short code
- Amoxicillin+Clav Bld Pos MIC.VOC det
- Synonyms
- Amoxicillin+Clav Bld Pos MIC.VOC det
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- Lavender-top (EDTA)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- mic-voc-detection
- Specimen volume
- 3 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The amoxicillin-clavulanate susceptibility test is a laboratory test that determines whether the bacteria found in your blood culture will respond to treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanate (also known as Augmentin). This is a combination antibiotic that works against many different types of bacteria.
How does the test work?
When a blood culture tests positive for bacteria, the laboratory performs this susceptibility test. The test measures the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), which is the lowest concentration of amoxicillin-clavulanate needed to stop the bacteria from growing. This helps your doctor understand exactly how well this antibiotic will work against your specific infection.
What do the results mean?
The results will show whether the bacteria are 'Sensitive' (the antibiotic can treat the infection), 'Resistant' (the antibiotic won't work), or 'Intermediate' (the antibiotic may work but at higher doses). Your doctor uses these results to select the most effective antibiotic for your treatment. The specific MIC value helps determine the appropriate dosage.
Why is this test important?
This test is crucial for treating bloodstream infections effectively. Using the right antibiotic improves your chances of recovery and helps prevent antibiotic resistance. It ensures you receive treatment that will actually work against your specific infection rather than using a trial-and-error approach.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This susceptibility test is essential for guiding targeted antibiotic therapy in bloodstream infections. It helps prevent treatment failure, reduces unnecessary antibiotic use, and supports optimal dosing. The MIC value specifically helps clinicians determine the most effective dosage and treatment duration. This test is particularly important for serious infections where appropriate therapy must be started quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this test take?
Do I need to prepare for this test?
What happens if the bacteria are resistant to amoxicillin-clavulanate?
What is MIC?
Is this test only for blood infections?
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy