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Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-4 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Susceptibility testing is performed by broth microdilution using custom-made MIC panels and interpreted according to CLSI guidelines.
Compliance Category
Depends on Specimen/Source/Method
Note
Additional information related to the test.
An additional handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture as indicated in the specimen requirements.
The following agents are available for testing: ceftriaxone, clindamycin, daptomycin, doxycycline, erythromycin, gentamicin, meropenem, levofloxacin, penicillin, rifampin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and vancomycin. Selective reporting by source.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
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