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Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) [651X]
Test Code779
CPT Codes
87186
Preferred Specimen
Pure bacterial culture on appropriate culture medium, safely contained
Instructions
Send specimens at room temperature to the laboratory.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microtiter dilution
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-3 days
Clinical Significance
The MIC value of an antimicrobial agent for a specific organism can indicate the relative success or failure that may be expected if this agent is used to treat that organism. Susceptibility reports can be used as a guide in the choice of therapy, to confirm an empiric therapeutic decision, or to confirm antimicrobial resistance.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
