83080:MYCOBACTERIA OTHER THAN M. TB SUSCEPTIBILITY
Methodology:
Broth Microdilution MIC Panel
Edit Date:
10/21/2008
Performed:
Monday-Friday
Released:
Varies
CPT Code:
87186-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Specimen prepared by PeaceHealth Laboratories Microbiology Department. Collect viable organism in pure culture Middlebrook 7H10, 7H11, Lowenstein Jensen medium or MB/BACT MB bottle.
Handling:
Indicate source of organism and species, if known. Return report to PeaceHealth Laboratories Microbiology Department.
Transport:
Ambient. Send organism in double container and label according to Infectious Substance Shipping Guidelines.
Rejection Criteria:
Nonviable organism; mixed culture; leaking container; organism submitted on an agar plate.
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