Antimicrobial Combination Synergy, 2 Drugs

Test Code

16404

CPT Codes
87181 (x4)

Preferred Specimen

Pure culture of previously identified bacteria submitted on agar slant, plate, or bacterial transport swab

Other Acceptable Specimens

Swab of the isolate

Instructions

The identification of the isolate and the two drugs to be tested are required. Missing information may cause testing delays.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received frozen

Methodology
Antibiotic Gradient

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-7 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.