Antibiotic Sensitivity

How does it work?

Step One. Access and Download the Template

Ensure you have a digital and printable version of the antibiotic sensitivity test request template form when needed. Choose between the two steps below to obtain a copy:

• Click the �??Use Template�?� or �??Download Template�?� button
• Search �??Antibiotic Sensitivity Test�?� in Carepatron�??s template library�??s search bar on the website or app

Step Two. Assess the Patient

At this point, the patient is already diagnosed and formulating a treatment plan. Before requesting, it�??s best to examine the source of the infection, if possible, or check the patient's vitals.

Step Three. Collect a Sample

After the assessment, the practitioner in charge may collect a sample. The process may differ depending on where the practitioner will obtain a sample. Here�??s a list of the five types of culture they may collect: blood, urine, wound, sputum, and throat.

Step Four. Next Steps

Once the sample has been collected, results have been collected, and interpretations have been made, the next steps will be to provide a suitable treatment for the patient�??s infection.

Step Five. Securely Store the Template

When the patient is in a stable condition, you should store the completed template in a secure physical location or on Carepatron, a HIPAA-compliant clinical documentation software, for future reference.

When would you use this test?

The referring physician, the nurse practitioner, and the physician�??s assistant can use and benefit from a copy of the antibody sensitivity test request form template. They�??ll find it especially helpful if they are caring for a patient with an infection that is hard to treat or antibiotic-resistant, like MRSA and tuberculosis. They can also use the form to request an antibiotic sensitivity test for patients with infections that aren�??t responding well to standard treatment.

What do the results mean?

There are four test results one can get on the antibiotic sensitivity test. Here�??s a free list of them below and what each may mean:

• Susceptible: This means that the medicine has killed the substance causing the infection, and it�??s the ideal plan for treatment. 
• Intermediate: The treatment can be effective but only at a higher dosage. 
• Resistant: The medicine did not kill the substance causing the infection and is unsuitable for treatment.