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A microbiological test panel assembly used in microorganism identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility determinations (AST) testing is provided. The microbiological test panel assembly includes a plurality of test wells segregated into two sections. The test wells of each section are adapt

A microbiological test panel assembly used in microorganism identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility determinations (AST) testing is provided. The microbiological test panel assembly includes a plurality of test wells segregated into two sections. The test wells of each section are adapted to receive reagents capable of causing reactions used in performing ID and AST testing. The reagents enter the respective sections through fill ports and flow down a passageway of the test panel assembly in a serpentine manner filling all the test wells.

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[ What is claimed is:] [14.] A method for inoculating a test panel, the test panel comprising a fill port, a reservoir, a plurality of wells, and a passageway formed over the wells connecting the fill port and the reservoir, said method comprising the steps of:holding the test panel at a substantial

[ What is claimed is:] [14.] A method for inoculating a test panel, the test panel comprising a fill port, a reservoir, a plurality of wells, and a passageway formed over the wells connecting the fill port and the reservoir, said method comprising the steps of:holding the test panel at a substantially stationary inclined position with respect to a horizontal plane, with the fill port being elevated from the horizontal plane;inserting inocula into the fill port; andmaintaining the test panel in the substantially stationary position to allow the inocula to flow through the passageway to fill the wells and to allow the excess inocula to flow into the reservoir. [16.] A test panel, comprising:a planar surface having a first side, a second side, a top end and a bottom end;a plurality of wells, each of said wells having an open end on said planar surface and another end which prevents a liquid from escaping, said wells extending from said first side of said planar surface;a reservoir formed at said bottom end of said planar surface;a fill port at said top end of said planar surface;a plurality of raised passage walls formed on said second side of said planar surface, said raised passage walls forming a passageway over said open ends of said wells, one end of the passageway having an opening to allow the liquid to flow through said passageway from said fill port, the other end of the passageway having an opening to allow excess liquid to flow to said reservoir; andan air communication port on said planar surface for allowing air to pass from said first side of said planar surface to said second side.