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Rapidly-growing Mycobacterium Susceptibility−Broth Dilution

Order Code
182915
CPT
87186
Test Details
Synonyms

Rapid-grower Susceptibility Testing

TAT

40 days

Methodology

Sensititre® broth microdilution (MIC)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tests antibiotic susceptibility of rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria.

Specimen Type

Rapidly-growing mycobacteria 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

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
182915
CPT
87186
Test Details
Synonyms

Rapid-grower Susceptibility Testing

TAT

40 days

Methodology

Sensititre® broth microdilution (MIC)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Tests antibiotic susceptibility of rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria.

Specimen Type

Rapidly-growing mycobacteria 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

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