Susceptibility, Antimicrobial, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC 1

Test Code

RIDSN

Alias/See Also

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 after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add three (3) days for transport.

Limitations

Drug sensitivities are based on normal liver and renal function.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: June 22, 2023

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