Antimicrobial Combinations, Cystic Fibrosis Panel

Antimicrobial Combinations, Cystic Fibrosis Panel

Test Code

16406
87181 (x34)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
16406
87181 (x34)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
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Clinical Significance

Antimicrobial Combinations, Cystic Fibrosis Panel - The use of antimicrobial combinations for the treatment of infectious diseases has become more common due to several factors including: more severe infections, development of organism resistance, and infection with multiple organisms. Antimicrobial combinations may help to expand the spectrum of coverage, minimize drug toxicity, minimize development of resistance, and may lead to antimicrobial combination synergy.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

  • Piperacillin and Tobramycin; Tobramycin and Meropenem; Tobramycin and Ceftazidime; Tobramycin and Ticar/Clav; Tobramycin and Imipenem; Tobramycin and Aztreonam; Meropenem and Amikacin; Imipenem and Ciprofloxacin; Ceftazidime and Amikacin; Meropenem and Ciprofloxacin; Piperacillin and Ciprofloxacin; Cefepime and Tobramycin

Methodology

Antibiotic Gradient

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Piperacillin and Tobramycin; Tobramycin and Meropenem; Tobramycin and Ceftazidime; Tobramycin and Ticar/Clav; Tobramycin and Imipenem; Tobramycin and Aztreonam; Meropenem and Amikacin; Imipenem and Ciprofloxacin; Ceftazidime and Amikacin; Meropenem and Ciprofloxacin; Piperacillin and Ciprofloxacin; Cefepime and Tobramycin

Methodology

Antibiotic Gradient

Reference Range(s)

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Preferred Specimen(s)

Pure isolate of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on a slant or transport swab

Transport Container

Double-walled container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: Determined by viability
  • Refrigerated: Determined by viability
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Received frozen

Setup Schedule

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Pure isolate of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on a slant or transport swab
Double-walled container
Room temperature
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Received frozen
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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