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Clindamycin Resistance (D test) [15126X]

Test Code
15207


CPT Codes
87184

Preferred Specimen
Colonies or pure isolates of Staphylococcus or Group B streptococci (Beta Streptococcus), safely contained on agar slants or plates of chocolate, blood, nutrient, or trypticase soy agar


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Varies with species
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Disk Diffusion

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


Reference Range
Not applicable


Clinical Significance
Some isolates of Staphylococcus species Streptococcus Pneumoniae and beta-hemolytic Streptococci have been shown to have inducible resistance to clindamycin. Treatment of a patient with clindamycin resistance (D Test positive) may result in treatment failure.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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