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Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Nocardia/Aerobic Actinomycetes, MIC Panel (90396)
Methodology
Broth Microdilution
Synonyms
Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Standard TAT
18-19 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure culture of Nocardia spp., or other aerobic actinomycetes safely contained (including but not limited to: Rhodococcus, Gordonia, Tsukamurella or Streptomyces)
Container Type
Agar Slant
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Rejection Criteria
Mixed cultures; Organisms not considered Nocardia or aerobic actinomycetes; Raw specimens; Frozen isolates; Isolates overgrown with bacteria, yeast or fungi
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID, source and organism ID in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Amikacin, Amoxicillin/Clavulanate, Cefepime, Ceftriaxone, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Imipenem, Linezolid, Minocycline, Moxifloxacin, Tigecycline, Tobramycin and Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole.
CPT Codes
87186
Revised
09-26-22