Methodology
Broth Microdilution
Synonyms
AFB; Acid Fast Bacil; Mycobacterium; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterial; MTB; TB; AFB Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4036
Lab Test Days
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
14-21 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure culture of a Runyon group IV mycobacteria (rapid growers) safely contained in a Double-walled safety container
Container Type
Agar Slant
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Mixed cultures or organisms not considered rapid growing mycobacteria; Raw specimens; Frozen isolates; Isolates overgrown with bacteria, yeast, and fungi
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID, source, and organism ID in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Amikacin, Cefoxitin, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Imipenem, Linezolid, Moxifloxacin, Tigecycline, Tobramycin, and Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole.
CPT Codes
87186
Revised
09-26-22