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 isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant or in bacterial transport media.  Indicate isolate identification and specimen source.

Transport:  Organism in pure culture 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: 2 days; 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
 
 

 

 

 
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