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Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Gram Positive Rod : 0060346

Mnemonic: MA GPR

Methodology:	Broth Microdilution
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	2-4 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Actively growing isolate in pure culture. Specimen Preparation: Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant or in bacterial transport media. 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:	The following agents will be tested: cefriaxone, clindamycin, daptomycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, gentamicin, levofloxacin, meropenem, penicillin, rifampin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and vancomycin. Selective reporting by organism and source.
CPT Code(s):	87186

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