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Is there a statement that can be put on reports about gallinarum/cassiflavus being intrinsically resistant to vancomycin? How should they be reported out when we get these organisms from the Vitek 2 analyzer and our sensitivity from the analyzer is verified and it is vanco I or R?
I am not aware of any "canned" or standardized comment regarding intrinsic low-level vancomycin (VanC) resistance in E. gallinarum and E. casseliflavus. However, many laboratories have created such a comment after consultation with their medical staff. Vancomycin MICs in the intermediate or resistant range for E. gallinarum or E. casseliflavus should be reported as tested. Thank you for submitting your question to AskIt. DISCLAIMER Askit is for general information purposes only and may not be relied upon by users for decisions or action in specific circumstances. Neither ASM nor the expert assures the accuracy or completeness of information provided. Questions are answered based on current information, which may change over time. Please note the date that a question was answered. If an answer is more than one year old, you may want to resubmit the question for an updated answer. The advice and comments do not necessarily reflect the views of ASM. ASM and INDIVIDUAL experts expressly disclaim any and all liability for any direct, indirect, or special damages or loss of any nature incurred as a consequence of use of this site or any advice or comment by any expert. By using Askit, the user accepts the waiver of claims and all terms of use of ASM’s site, including the disclaimers set forth in the “Legal Rights” link on ASM’s home page.
 
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