Outpatient Organism Susceptibility
Order Name
OP SUS
Test Number: 6001800
Revision Date 09/27/2017
Test Number: 6001800
Revision Date 09/27/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Outpatient Organism Susceptibility
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Culture | 29576-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Viable Isolated Organism | Appropriate Media | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | This order is for pure isolates submitted with an identification (if not, also order Outpatient Organism Identification). Please include the identification if known. If you are requesting specific drugs to be tested, please include that information as well. We will test and report appropriate drugs for the site and isolate. If you have questions regarding available drugs, please call the Microbiology Department at 918-744-2500 ext. 15573 for assistance. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Provides antibiotic susceptibilities for any given isolated organism on growth media. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87184 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |