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MIC Dilution Calculator

Calculate two-fold dilution concentrations for MIC susceptibility testing.

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Formula & Clinical Notes

Formula

Well n = Stock concentration / Dilution factorⁿ

Clinical Notes

Broth microdilution MIC testing uses serial two-fold dilutions of the antibiotic. The MIC is the lowest concentration that visibly inhibits growth. For a 2-fold series starting at 128 µg/mL, wells contain 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 µg/mL.