Mtb Susceptibility Broth (LABCORP) (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901001163

Alias/See Also

LAB3242: Mtb Susceptibility Broth | LABCORP EAP: 182579

CPT Codes
87188x5

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: STERILE SWAB (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Test includes: Susceptibility testing for amikacin, clarithromycin, ethambutol, minocycline, rifampin, and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SxT). MIC values will be reported with CLSI interpretive comments. Specimen: Mycobacterium marinum isolated from a primary clinical specimen, on a submitted AFB conventional solid medium, or an AFB broth medium Volume Pure culture isolate on an AFB conventional solid medium or a minimum of 1 mL of AFB broth medium Container Conventional or broth medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging Storage Instructions Maintain media at room temperature.

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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