Methodology
Broth Microdilution
Synonyms
ABF; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterial; Mycobacterium; MTB; TB
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other ReferenceTest
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
14-21 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 Slant, Plate or Broth
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Pure culture of isolate safely contained in Lowenstein-Jensen, Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant/plate or equivalent, or positive AFB broth medium (requires subculture prior to testing).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Raw specimens; Isolates overgrown with bacteria; Yeast; Fungi
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID, source and organism ID 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
Amikacin, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Ethambutol, Ethionamide, Isoniazid, Linezolid, Moxifloxacin, Rifampin, Rifabutin, Streptomycin and Trimeth/Sulfa.
CPT Codes
87186
Revised
09-27-22