Test Overview
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) by Microtiter Broth Dilution Method
Determination of resistance of slowly growing mycobacteria to antimicrobial agents.
Results are reported as the minimum inhibitory concentration in micrograms/mL.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
12 - 35 days
- 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
Specimen Requirements
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.