Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD66315Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 19775
Mycobacterium Slow Grower MIC
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Mycobacterium avium and other slow‑growing mycobacteria cause a variety of human infections. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing may aid in selecting treatment options.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Culture-based
Biomarkers
12 targets
AmikacinCiprofloxacinClarithromycinClofazimineDoxycyclineLinezolidMinocyclineMoxifloxacin+4 more
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 42803-7
- 12-5
- 185-9
- 189-1
- 16623-1
- 225-3
- 29254-0
- 335-0
- 31037-5
- 16100-0
- 428-3
- 460-6
- 516-5
Result Turnaround Time
14-21 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cultured Cells
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Double‑walled safety container
Collection Instructions
Identification of isolate is required. Must be submitted in a double‑walled container or in 95K bag under room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Raw specimens • Isolate overgrown with bacteria • Yeast • Fungi
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Determined by viability |
| Refrigerated | Determined by viability |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |