ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060346: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Gram Positive Rod |
| Test Mnemonic: MA GPR | |
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Methodology: Broth Microdilution
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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Susceptibility testing is performed by CLSI-approved broth microdilution method using custom-made MIC panels.
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| 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 |