M. tuberculosis complex, AFB Agar Proportion Drugs, Isoniazid, 0.2 µg/mL
Procedure #: MAD0078A
CPT: 87190
Synonym(s): | M. tuberculosis complex drug susceptibility test (DST), INH @ 0.2 DST, INH @ critical concentration DST |
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Requisition Form | G-MYCO |
Test Description | Susceptibility test to Isoniazid @ 0.2 µg/mL by agar proportion method. |
Pre-Approval Needed | N/A |
Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Pure isolate from human sources |
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | M. tuberculosis complex pure isolate in liquid or on solid culture medium. |
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping | Ambient |
Transport Medium | N/A |
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Method | Agar proportion susceptibility test interpreted as either susceptible or resistant to a specific drug at critical concentration recommended by CLSI |
Turn-around Time | 14 to 21 days |
Interferences/Limitations | Test can only be performed on pure cultures of M. tuberculosis complex |
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