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 in 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.

Special Handling

Place specimen in a large infectious container and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.

Storage Temperature
Ambient is preferred, refrigerated acceptable
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Billing
CPT Code
87186
Fee Code
AA590