SUSC NOC
Nocardia Susceptibility, Broth
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3555
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Conventional medium, tightly sealed, in etiologic agent packaging
Specimen Type:
Nocardia species or other aerobic Actinomycetes isolated from a primary clinical specimen, on a submitted conventional solid medium.
Preferred Volume:
Pure culture isolate on a conventional solid medium
Stability:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples received in expired media, mixed culture specimens or broken transport tubes or vials will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
87186 - Nocardia Susceptibility Broth (EAP 30021296)
Method:
Sensititre(R) broth microdilution (MIC) method