Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD39009Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Susceptibility Panel, Aerobic Bacterium
Also known as: Bacterium Aerobic Susceptibility Panel, Aerobic Susceptibility Panel
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
The susceptibility of a specific organism to a specific antimicrobial agent can indicate the relative success or failure that may be expected if this agent is used to treat that organism. Susceptibility reports can be used as a guide in the choice of therapy; to confirm an empiric therapeutic decision or to confirm antimicrobial resistance.
Special Instructions
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Limitations
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Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
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Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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Container
sealed screw‑capped agar tube
Collection Instructions
Provide organism identification, source and date of inoculation; do not submit mixed cultures
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