ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060221: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| Test Mnemonic: MA SPN | |
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Methodology: Broth Microdilution
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant or in bacterial transport media. 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 or nonviable organisms. Stability: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; 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 using custom made MIC panels.
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: ceftriaxone, clindamycin, daptomycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, gentamicin, meropenem, levofloxacin, penicillin, rifampin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and vancomycin. Selective reporting by source. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87186 |