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Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Ordering Recommendation
Determine in vitro susceptibility to antimicrobial agents for Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Broth Microdilution
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Actively growing isolate in pure culture.
Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Room temperature.
Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms.
Isolate identification and specimen source required.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; 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.
Depends on Specimen/Source/Method
Note
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
CPT Codes
87186
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060221 | Susceptibility, Streptococcus | 29576-6 |
Aliases
- pneumoccoci
- pneumococcus
- S penumoniae susceptibility
- Streptococcus pneumoniae Susceptibility Panel
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