Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Bacterial Organism
Test Mnemonic
OMIC
CPT Codes
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87186 - QTY (1)
- 87185 - QTY (1)
- 87184 - QTY (1)
- 87181 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Susceptibility Test
- Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
- MIC
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient | Or plate or broth. 18 - 48 hour growth preferred. Transport isolate in an appropriate atmospheric transport system. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Microtiter (MICR) |
Reference Range
Special Info
In the test order form, please indicate the organism's identity (if known), the original date of specimen collection, and the source of the specimen (e.g. blood, urine, CSF, etc.) from which the bacterium was isolated. If the bacterium's identity is not known, then also request the "Organism Identification, Aerobic" (OIDAER) test. Do not send primary media, mixed cultures, or non-viable organisms. Only send subcultured isolates in pure culture that are visibly growing in the subculture.