### Question
How does the law define clinically susceptible concentrations?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 247d*, **clinically susceptible concentrations** is defined as:

> specific values which characterize bacteria as clinically susceptible, intermediate, or resistant to the drug (or drugs) tested

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 247d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part B-Federal-State Cooperation**

