ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Viridans Streptococcus : 0060222

Mnemonic: MA VIRS

Methodology: Broth Microdilution
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Actively growing isolate in pure culture.

Specimen Preparation: Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Remarks: Isolate identification and specimen source required.

Unacceptable Conditions: Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.
Interpretive Data: Susceptibility testing is performed by CLSI-approved broth microdilution method using custom made MIC panels.
Note: 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 organism and source.
CPT Code(s): 87186
Cross References: Viridans Streptococci Susceptibility Panel (Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Viridans Streptococcus)
 
 

 

 

 
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