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Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Anaerobic Bacteria, 1 Drug, MIC (90276)
Methodology
Gradien Diffusion
Synonyms
Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure culture of anaerobic isolate on a slant or plate.
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Transport in an anaerobic environment; slant, plate, or swab. Collect swab specimen using an Amies gel transport swab, Amies liquid elution swab (ESWAB), or equivalent. Isolate identification must be supplied with the request. Refrigerated preferred and may help improve isolate viability.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Rejection Criteria
Isolate in Thioglycollate broth; Aerobic slant; Plate or swab; Frozen isolates (unless in glycerol broth-acceptable)
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID, source, organism ID and 1 drug in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87181
Revised
09-26-22