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This test is a comprehensive susceptibility panel that includes both primary
and secondary antimicrobial agents to the M. tuberculosis complex. The
test is performed by the agar proportion method and includes antimicrobial agents:
Panel includes:
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Amikacin, Capreomycin, Ciprofloxacin, Cycloserine, Ethambutol, Ethionamide, Isoniazid, p-Aminosalicylic Acid, Pyrazinamide, Rifampin and Streptomycin.
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In order to perform susceptibility testing to the drugs of choice and to 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
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| Methodology |
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Agar Dilution, PZA Broth Method |
| Reference Range |
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By report |
| Preferred Specimen |
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Pure culture safely contained. |
| Transport Temperature |
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2-28° C |
| Results Available |
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14 to 28 days |
| CPT Code |
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87190 x 11 |
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