Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), One Drug
Also known as: Susceptibility Testing
Use
Determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) susceptibility of a given organism to an antimicrobial agent
Special Instructions
Please specify the drug(s) to be tested when ordering this test. If the identification of the organism is not provided, additional charge may apply for performing the identification required for accurate susceptibility testing.
Limitations
Fastidious organisms may not grow in certain testing conditions, leading to a report of 'unable to grow for MIC'. In such cases, a disc diffusion susceptibility test (Kirby-Bauer) might be performed, reporting results as susceptible, indeterminate, or resistant if feasible. Turnaround times may vary if additional confirmatory or reflex tests are needed.
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 21070-8
- 21070-8
- 43409-2
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Cultured Cells
Volume
Viable colonies
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Agar slant in screw-cap container packed as an etiologic agent and a swab transport inoculated with the isolate from a pure culture.
Collection Instructions
Bacterium derived from cultured clinical sample. Send pure culture on maintenance media. Maintain subculture at submitting laboratory.
Storage Instructions
Maintain culture at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours)