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Susceptibility, Aerobic Organism, MIC with MIC Extended Panel
Test Code11942
CPT Codes
87186
Includes
New drugs on extended card includes the following drugs:
Ampicillin
Aztreonam
Cefotaxime
Cefpodoxime
Ceftazidime/Avibactam
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
Cefuroxime
Doxycycline
Ertapenem
ESBL
Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Minocycline
Moxifloxacin
Tetracycline
Tigecycline
Tobramycin
Ampicillin
Aztreonam
Cefotaxime
Cefpodoxime
Ceftazidime/Avibactam
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
Cefuroxime
Doxycycline
Ertapenem
ESBL
Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Minocycline
Moxifloxacin
Tetracycline
Tigecycline
Tobramycin
Preferred Specimen
Pure bacterial culture isolate on appropriate culture medium in a double-walled container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microbroth Dilution
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-3 days
Clinical Significance
Assay provides accurate information for minimum
concentration of an antibiotic required to inhibit a
particular organism. When a MIC is requested, an
antibiotic panel appropriate to the organism will be
chosen.
concentration of an antibiotic required to inhibit a
particular organism. When a MIC is requested, an
antibiotic panel appropriate to the organism will be
chosen.
