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HelpTest ID MMLRG Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Acid-Fast Bacilli, Rapidly Growing, Varies
Infectious
Useful For
Determination of susceptibility of rapidly growing mycobacteria to the antimicrobial agents on the test panel
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
VariesAdditional Testing Requirements
If organism identification is not provided, CTB / Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture, Varies or CTBID / Culture Referred for Identification, Mycobacterium and Nocardia, Varies must also be ordered and will be charged separately.
Shipping Instructions
1. For shipping information see Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Necessary Information
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Organism identification is required unless either CTB / Mycobacteria and Nocardia Culture, Varies or CTBID / Culture Referred for Identification, Mycobacterium and Nocardia, Varies is also ordered.
3. Identification to the species level is required for Mycobacterium species for the correct antimicrobial susceptibility drug panel to be selected. Identification to the genus level is sufficient for Nocardia species and other aerobic actinomycetes (eg, Gordonia species, Rhodococcus species).
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Organism
Supplies: Infectious Container, Large (T146)
Container/Tube: Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant or other appropriate media
Specimen Volume: Pure isolate
Collection Instructions: Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Interpretive criteria and reporting guidelines are followed using the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) M24S document.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
87186
Additional Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRG | Susceptibility Rapid Grower | No, (Bill Only) | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, rapid grower susceptibility will be performed at an additional charge.
Report Available
12 to 28 daysReject Due To
| Agar plate | Reject |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.