ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060193: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Nocardia |
| Test Mnemonic: MA NOC | |
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Methodology: Broth Microdilution
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Nocardia isolate in pure culture on an agar slant. Indicate isolate identification and specimen source.
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. Unacceptable Conditions: Mixed cultures, leaking containers, or nonviable organisms. Stability: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant. |
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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. |
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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 |