Susceptibility Panel, Aerobic Bacterium (MBC)

Test Code

80658

Alias/See Also

Quest test code 6641

CPT Codes
Dependent on method used for susceptibility testing. Susceptibility by MIC (CPT code(s): 87186) or by disk method (CPT code(s): 87184) or E-test (CPT code(s): 87181).

Preferred Specimen

Pure culture isolate on a suitable agar (solid) medium

Instructions

Do not submit mixed cultures. Provide organism identification, source and date of inoculation. Specify antibiotic to be tested.

Transport Container

Sealed screw-capped agar tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received frozen; Liquid media

Methodology
Varies

Clinical Significance

The susceptibility of a specific organism to a specific antimicrobial agent 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.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.