Methodology
Broth Microdilution
Synonyms
AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterial; Mycobacterium; MTB; TB; AFB Susceptibility; AFB Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; A.M.
Standard TAT
17 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure culture of isolate submitted in Lowenstein-Jensen, Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant/plate or equivalent, or positive AFB borth medium (requires subculture prior to testing), safely contained
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Identification is required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Rejection Criteria
Raw specimens; Isolates overgrown with bacteria, yeast or fungi
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID, source, organism ID and drug in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet. Must be submitted in a double-walled container or in 95K bag under room temp.
Included Tests
Susceptibility drugs: Amikacin, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Ethambutol, Ethionamide, Isoniazid, Linezolid, Moxifloxacin, Rifampin, Rifbatuin, Streptomycin and Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
CPT Codes
87186
Revised
09-27-22