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Test Code MMLSG Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Acid-Fast Bacilli, Slowly Growing, Varies

Infectious

Additional Codes

Hospital Order Code
Lab2608   MISMGO

Reporting Name

Susc, AFB, Slowly Growing

Useful For

Determination of resistance of slowly growing mycobacteria to antimicrobial agents

Additional Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
RSLG Susceptibility Slow Grower No, (Bill Only) Yes

Method Name

Microtiter Broth Dilution

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Varies


Ordering Guidance


For Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, see TB1LN / Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, First Line, Varies and TBPZA / Susceptibility, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Pyrazinamide, Varies.



Additional 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.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Organism

Supplies: Infectious Container, Large (T146)

Container/Tube: Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant or other appropriate media

Specimen Volume: Isolate

Collection Instructions: Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.


Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Agar plate Reject

Day(s) Performed

Varies

CPT Code Information

87186

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MMLSG Susc, AFB, Slowly Growing 29579-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
MMLSG Susc, AFB, Slowly Growing 29579-0

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

12 to 35 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.