ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060193: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Nocardia |
| Test Mnemonic: MA NOC | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Broth Microdilution
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 2-4 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Nocardia isolate in pure culture on an agar slant. Indicate isolate identification and specimen source.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: Organism in pure culture in a sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Mixed cultures, leaking containers, or nonviable organisms. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| #ExistRefRange> Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant. *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Susceptibility testing is performed by CLSI approved broth microdilution method.
Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. *ExistInterpData> |
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An additional handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture as indicated in the specimen requirements. The following agents will be tested: amikacin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone, clarithromycin, gatifloxacin, imipenem, linezolid, minocycline, tobramycin, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Selective reporting by source. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87186 |