Rapidly-growing Mycobacterium Susceptibility−Broth Dilution

Rapid-grower Susceptibility Testing

40 days

Sensititre® broth microdilution (MIC)

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Tests antibiotic susceptibility of rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria.

Rapidly-growing mycobacteria 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.