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Susceptibility, Antimicrobial, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC 1

Test Code
34191


CPT Codes
87186

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
Include identification of the organism. Specify antimicrobials to be tested and all antimicrobials being used to treat the patient.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Broth Microdilution or Agar Gradient (Drug Dependent)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 3-6 days


Limitations
Drug sensitivities are based on normal liver and renal function.


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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