Methodology
Antibiotic Gradient
Synonyms
MIC; Susceptibility; Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure culture of previously identified bacteria submitted on agar slant, plate, or bacterial transport swab
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Swab of the isolate is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID, source, organism ID and 2 drugs in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87181 (x4)
Revised
09-26-22