Ordering Recommendation
Determine in vitro susceptibility to antimicrobial agents for Nocardia spp. and other aerobic actinomycetes.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Broth Microdilution
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
4-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Actively growing Nocardia isolate in pure culture.
Transport sealed container with isolate in pure culture on agar slant. Place each specimen in individually sealed bag.
Room temperature.
Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms.
Isolate identification and specimen source required.
Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.
Interpretive Data
Susceptibility testing is performed by broth microdilution using custom-made MIC panels and interpreted according to CLSI guidelines.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
The following agents are available for testing: amikacin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, doxycycline, imipenem, linezolid, moxifloxacin, tigecycline, tobramycin, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Selective reporting by organism.
An additional processing fee will be billed for all organisms not submitted in pure culture, as indicated in the specimen requirements.
If species identification is not provided, identification will be performed at ARUP. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87186
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0060193 | Susceptibility, Nocardia | 29576-6 |
Aliases
- Actinomycetes
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Nocardia species
- Nocardia Susceptibility Panel