ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060707: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Staphylococcus

Test Mnemonic: MA STAPH
Methodology: Automated Broth Microdilution

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: 1-2 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant.  Indicate isolate specific 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: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.

Note:
The following agents will be tested: clindamycin, daptomycin, erythromycin, gentamicin, levofloxacin, linezolid, nitrofurantoin, oxacillin, penicillin, quinupristin/dalfopristin, rifampin, tetracycline, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and vancomycin. For serious infections with coagulase-negative staphylococci, testing for the presence of mecA may be appropriate and will be performed in order to interpret the results for b-lactam agents. Selective reporting by organism and source.

For mecA gen testing, refer to Antimicrobial Susceptibility - mecA Gene by PCR (0060211).

An additional handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture as indicated in the specimen requirements.

CPT Code(s):
87186

 

 

 
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