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Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Staphylococcus
Ordering Recommendation
Determine in vitro susceptibility to antimicrobial agents for Staphylococcus spp. For mecA gene testing, refer to Antimicrobial Susceptibility - mecA Gene by PCR (0060211).
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: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Automated Broth Microdilution
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-4 days
Reference Interval
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant.
Interpretive Data
Depends on Specimen/Source/Method
Note
The following agents are available for testing: clindamycin, daptomycin, erythromycin, gentamicin, levofloxacin, linezolid, nitrofurantoin, oxacillin, penicillin, quinupristin/dalfopristin, rifampin, tetracycline, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, and vancomycin. For serious infections with coagulase-negative staphylococci, testing for the presence of mecA may be appropriate and will be performed in order to interpret the results for b-lactam agents. Selective reporting by organism and source.
For mecA gene testing, refer to Antimicrobial Susceptibility - mecA Gene by PCR (0060211).
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
CPT Codes
87186
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0060707 | Susceptibility, Staphylococcus | 29576-6 |
Aliases
- antibiotic sensitivity
- antibiotic susceptibility
- bacterial susceptibility testing
- Staphylococcus sensitivity
- staphylococcus susceptibility
- Staphylococcus Susceptibility Panel
