AFB Susceptibility Testing, M avium Complex Susceptibility Testing, MAC Susceptibility Testing
34 days
Sensititre(R) broth microdilution (MIC) method.
Test Includes: Susceptibility testing for amikacin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, doxycycline, moxifloxacin, rifabutin, rifampin, streptomycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. MIC values will be reported with CLSI interpretive comments, if available.
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Tests drug susceptibility of MAC using broth dilution. Guides antibiotic therapy.
Mycobacterium avium complex isolated from a primary clinical specimen on a submitted AFB conventional solid medium or an AFB broth medium
Pure culture isolate on an AFB conventional solid medium
Conventional or broth medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
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