Test Overview
Test Methodology

Next generation sequencing

Test Usage

Test looks for antibiotic resistance related genes: 23S rRNA, gyrA, rdxA, pbp1, 16S rRNA, rpoB. Against antiobiotics: Clarithromycin, Fluoroquinolones, Metronidazole, Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Rifabutin

Test Details
Soft Order Code
SO
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    American Medical Laboratories
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Special Handling

    Test requires approval by a Microbiology Director. (search for current director on call in the UMHS paging system)

    Additional Information

    Test performed by American Medical Laboratories

    Billing
    NY State Approved
    No