Test Overview
Test Methodology
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) by Microtiter Broth Dilution Method
Test Usage
Determination of resistance of slowly growing mycobacteria to antimicrobial agents.
Reference Range *
Results are reported as the minimum inhibitory concentration in micrograms/mL.
Test Details
Analytic Time
12 - 35 days
Soft Order Code
MMLSG
Synonyms
- Mycobacteria, Antibiotic Susceptibility
- Susceptibility Testing, Mycobacterium avium complex
- Susceptibility Testing, Slow-Growing Mycobacteria
- Susceptibility Testing, AFB
- Susceptibility Testing, Mycobacterium marinum
- Susceptibility Testing, Mycobacterium kansasii
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Acid-Fast Bacilli, Slowly Growing
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo MMLSG (34805)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Test performed on isolated organism in pure culture. Send mycobacterium on Middlebrook 7-H10 agar slant; agar plates are not acceptable. Place sealed agar slant inside clear, liquid tight SAF-T-PAK bag and seal tape liner. Place sealed bag and requisition inside white biohazard SAF-T-PAK envelope and seal. Transport at room temperature. Include antimicrobial(s), culture site, and suspected organism identification on requisition.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
87186
Fee Code
AA265
NY State Approved
No