Reference Interval:
Susceptible or resistant.
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| Note: |
Anaerobic susceptibility testing is appropriate in the case of serious infections involving blood, bone, joint, tissue, or brain abscess.
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 will be tested: ampicillin/sulbactam, cefoxitin, clindamycin, meropenem, metronidazole, and penicillin G. Selective reporting by organism and source. Antibiotics other than those listed are available as an individual MIC by request only.
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| CPT Code(s): |
87186
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Cross References: |
Anaerobe Susceptibility (Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Anaerobe) |
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