Test Overview
Test Methodology
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Test Usage
Determining the resistance of species of Nocardia and other aerobic actinomycetes to antimicrobial agents
Reference Range *
By Report
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
One or two times per week
Analytic Time
13 - 31 days
Soft Order Code
MMLNS
MiChart Code
MMLNS
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo MMLNS
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Specimen is organism is pure culture, submitted in Middlebrook 7H10 media. Acceptable is Sabouraud's dextrose slany or similar media without antimicrobials. Must be sent to Mayo in Infectious Container.
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
87186
Fee Code
AA590