Antimicrobial Susceptibility - AFB/Mycobacteria


Abbrev Code:ARMISC   
Order Code:LAB4909Order Name:Laboratory Miscellaneous Order
Methodology:Macrobroth Dilution/Microbroth Dilution
Turnaround Time:Performed Mon-Fri. Turnaround time varies.
Special Instructions:AFB susceptibility testing is billed at the panel level. Charges will vary based on organism identified. An additional handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture as indicated in the specimen requirements. If species identification is not provided, identification will be performed at ARUP.
Compliance:

For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Actively growing isolate in pure culture.
Collection Instructions:Transport sealed container with pure culture on solid or liquid media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Causes for Rejection:Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms. Organisms submitted on an agar plate.  


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Transport sealed container with pure culture on solid or liquid media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Shipping Instructions:Room temperature. If culture is suspected of being a microorganism listed as infectious substance affecting humans on IATA list, submit specimen according to Biological Substance,
Stability:2 weeks at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (ARUP)
Referral Lab number:60217


Interpretive

Reference Range:By report.


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