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51190

AFB Susceptibility, M. tuberculosis Complex Primary Panel, Agar Method

This test is performed by the agar proportion method and includes the primary antimicrobial agents used for testing isolates identified as M. tuberculosis complex. The panel includes (list drugs in the DOS descriptor)

Mtb Drug Panel includes:

Ethambutol, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin and Streptomycin.

In order to perform susceptibility testing and interpret test results, the identification of the isolate is required.

This test is available for New York patient testing.

Please see the following technical sheet for more information:

Antimicrobial Testing

Methodology		Agar Method, Broth Method (Pyrazinamide)
Reference Range		By report
Preferred Specimen		Pure culture safely contained.
Transport Temperature		2-28° C
Results Available		21 to 28 days
CPT Code		87190 x 5

First FDA Clearance of a 2009 H1N1 Test Given to Focus Diagnostics

FDA Issues Another Emergency Use Authorization for Commercial H1N1 Flu Test to Quest Diagnostics� Focus Diagnostics

Focus Diagnostics provides the first commercial test for detecting the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus that the FDA has authorized for emergency use.

Focus Diagnostics receives NYSDOH exemption for Diagnostic Immunology and Serology testing services

Focus Diagnostics Launches Laboratory Test for Chikungunya Virus

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