Culture, Refer for ID, Mycobacterium

Message
Only orderable by Microbiology Labcontainer /Tube: Medium slant or in broth Specimen Volume: Visible growth of isolate on solid mediaIsolate in broth media: > or =3 mL


Test Code
LAB11825 CXMYO


Alias/See Also
CXMYO


CPT Codes
87118

Includes
Only orderable by Microbiology Lab@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.Visible growth of isolate on solid mediaIsolate in brothmedia: > or =3 mL Minimum Testing Volume: A minimum volume of 3 mL is recommended in order to perform all initial testing, this may include: stains, sub-culture media, nucleic acid probes, and any additional testing that may be required to determine the identification. If the broth sample volume is <3 mL, initial testing may be limited, and increased turnaround time is likely. Transport Temperature: Ambient Causes for Rejection: Agar plate


Report Available
71-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170062



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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