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Nontuberculous Slowly-growing Mycobacterium Susceptibility−Broth Dilution

Order Code
182923
CPT
87186
Test Details
Synonyms

MOTT Susceptibility Testing, Slow-grower Susceptibility Testing,

TAT

44 days

Methodology

Sensititre® broth microdilution (MIC)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Antibiotic susceptibility testing for slow-growing organisms like *Mycobacterium*.

Specimen Type

Slowly-growing mycobacteria not M tuberculosis 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

Specimen Container

Conventional or broth medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support
Order Code
182923
CPT
87186
Test Details
Synonyms

MOTT Susceptibility Testing, Slow-grower Susceptibility Testing,

TAT

44 days

Methodology

Sensititre® broth microdilution (MIC)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Antibiotic susceptibility testing for slow-growing organisms like *Mycobacterium*.

Specimen Type

Slowly-growing mycobacteria not M tuberculosis 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

Specimen Container

Conventional or broth medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature Contact Technical Support