SUSC RAPID
Susceptibility, Mycobacterium Rapid Grower
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3556
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Conventional or broth medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging
Specimen Type:
Rapidly growing Mycobacteria isolated from a primary clinical specimen, on a submitted AFB conventional solid medium, or an AFB broth medium.
Preferred Volume:
Pure culture isolate on an AFB solid medium or a minimum of 1 mL of AFB broth medium.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Causes for rejection include:
1. Specimen received in expired transport medium.
2. Mixed culture
3. Broken or leaking transport tube or vial.
CPT Codes:
87186 - Rapid Grower Broth Suscept (EAP 30021297)
Method:
Sensititre(R) broth microdilution (MIC) method