ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Enterococcus : 0060708

Mnemonic: MA ENTERO

Methodology: Automated Broth Microdilution
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 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: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.
Note: The following agents will be tested: ampicillin, daptomycin, high-level gentamicin, levofloxacin, linezolid, nitrofurantoin,quinupristin/dalfopristin, high-level streptomycin, tetracycline, and vancomycin. Selective reporting by organism and source.

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
Cross References: Enterococcus Susceptibility Panel (Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Enterococcus)
 
 

 

 

 
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