SUSC GPR
Susceptibility, Gram Positive Rods
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5112
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Agar slant in screw-cap container packed as an etiologic agent
Specimen Type:
Pure isolate of organism. Testing of multiple isolates will result in additional fees.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Causes for rejection include:
1. Organism does not grow well on test media.
2. Isolated organism not provided.
3. Inadequate labeling.
4. CLSI interpretive standards do not exist.
CPT Codes:
87186 - Gram Positive Rod Susceptability (EAP 30621400)
Method:
Manual MIC methodology
Notes:
Maintain a subculture at the submitting laboratory.