ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Fastidious Organism : 0060345

Mnemonic: MA FAST

Methodology: Broth Microdilution
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  Actively growing isolate 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
Reference Interval:
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.
Interpretive Data: Susceptibility testing is performed by CLSI-approved broth microdilution method using custom made MIC panels.
Note: The following agents will be tested: Ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, ampicillin/sulbactam, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, levofloxacin, meropenem, moxifloxacin, penicillin, tetracycline, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.  Selective reporting by organism and source.
CPT Code(s): 87186
 
 

 

 

 
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