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Mycobacterium Slow Grower MIC [19775]
Test Code18429
CPT Codes
87186
Includes
Amikacin, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Clofazimine, Doxycycline, Linezolid, Minocycline, Moxifloxacin, Rifampin, Rifabutin, Streptomycin, Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
Preferred Specimen
1 slant, plate, or broth
Pure culture of isolate safely contained in Lowenstein-Jensen, Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant/plate or equivalent, or positive AFB broth medium (requires subculture prior to testing).
Pure culture of isolate safely contained in Lowenstein-Jensen, Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant/plate or equivalent, or positive AFB broth medium (requires subculture prior to testing).
Instructions
Identification of isolate is required. Must be submitted in a double-walled container or in 95K bag under room temperature.
Transport Container
Double-walled safety container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Raw specimens • Isolate overgrown with bacteria • Yeast • Fungi
Methodology
Broth Microdilution
FDA Status
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 14-21 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Mycobacterium avium and other slow-growing mycobacteria cause a variety of human infections. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing may be an aid for treatment options.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
