90012:NOCARDIA SUSCEPTIBILITY PANEL

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90012:NOCARDIA SUSCEPTIBILITY PANEL
Methodology: Broth Microdilution
Edit Date: 11/13/2008
Components: Amikacin / Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid / Cefepime / Ceftriaxone / Ciprofloxacin / Carithromycin / Doxycycline / Imipenem / Linezolid / Minocycline / Moxifloxacin / Tigecycline / Tobramycin and Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Selective reporting by organism.
Performed: Daily
Released: 4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code: 87186-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Nocardia isolate in pure culture on an agar slant. Indicate isolate identification and specimen source. Organism identity is critical for result interpretation.
Handling: Organism in pure culture in a sealed container. Submit specimen according to Infections Substance Shipping Guidelines.
Stability: 30 days ambient, or 7 days refrigerated. Unstable frozen.
Transport: Ambient.
Rejection Criteria: Mixed cultures; leaking containers; nonviable organisms.

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