ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060059: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - D-Test (Macrolide, Lincosamide, Streptogramin Resistance) |
| Test Mnemonic: MA DTEST | |
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Methodology: Disk Diffusion
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Pure isolate of Staphylococcus species or beta-hemolytic Streptococcus species.
Transport: Organism in pure culture in a sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| By report |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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D-Test Positive: This isolate is presumed to be resistant to clindamycin based on the detection of inducible clindamycin resistance. Clindamycin may still be effective in some patients. D-Test Negative: This isolate does not demonstrate inducible clindamycin resistance in vitro. |
| Note: | |
| An additional handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture as indicated in the specimen requirements. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87184 |