Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC (3)

Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC (3)

Test Code

17294
87186
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
17294
87186
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 Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, Custom MIC (3) - In order to perform susceptibility testing to the drugs of choice and to interpret test results, the identification of the isolate is required.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Broth Dilution

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Methodology

Broth Dilution
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Pure culture of previously identified bacterial submitted on agar slant, plate, or bacterial transport swab

Alternative Specimen(s)

Swab of the isolate

Collection Instructions

Identification of the isolate is required

Transport Container

Sealed screw-capped agar tube in a double-walled container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
Pure culture of previously identified bacterial submitted on agar slant, plate, or bacterial transport swab
Swab of the isolate
Identification of the isolate is required
Sealed screw-capped agar tube in a double-walled container
Room temperature
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Service Area must be determined
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or 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

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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