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51988

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

This test is performed by an automated macro-broth 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. Note: Pyrazinamide will be performed only on M. tuberculosis (Focus Unit Code 51905) upon request and for an additional charge.

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

This test is approved for New York patient testing.

Please see the following technical sheet for more information:

Antimicrobial Testing

Methodology		Broth Method
Reference Range		By report
Preferred Specimen		Pure culture safely contained.
Transport Temperature		2-28° C
Results Available		10 to 14 days
CPT Code		87190 x 5

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