Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Anaerobic Organism
Test Mnemonic
SUSANA
CPT Codes
- varies - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Isolate of organism | See note | Collect actively growing isolate in pure culture. Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant in anaerobic transport pouch or on a swab in anaerobic transport media, and place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Note: Specimen source and isolate identification are required. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
6 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Broth Dilution |
Reference Range
Special Info
Note: Specimen source and isolate identification are required. Aerobic conditions are unacceptable. Also, mixed cultures or non-viable organisms are not acceptable. The following agents are available for testing: ampicillin/sulbactam, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cefoxitin, clindamycin, doxycycline, ertapenem, imipenem, meropenem, metronidazole, moxifloxicin, penicillin G, piperacillin/tazobactam, tigecycline, and vancomycin. Selective reporting by organism and source. Antibiotics other than those listed are available as an individual MIC by request only. There will be an additional charge for all organisms not submitted in pure culture. Species identification MUST be provided or the lab will perform the ID at an additional cost.
Clinical Info
Useful for determining in vitro susceptibility to antimicrobial agents for anaerobic bacterial organisms. Anaerobic susceptibility testing is appropriate in the case of serious infections involving blood, bone, joint, tissue, or brain abscess.