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Test ID FAMBS Amphotericin B Susceptibility Testing

Infectious


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media

Specimen volume: Organism in pure culture

Complete and submit with specimen:

1. Fungus Testing Lab Request Form

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.

2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as etiologic agent/infectious substance.


Method Name

CLSI Broth dilution

Reporting Name

Amphotericin B Susceptibility

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

7 to 21 days

Performing Laboratory

U.T. Health Science Ctr San Antonio

CPT Code Information

87999 - Unlisted Microbiology Procedure (Refer to patient report to apply the appropriate CPT code in place of this unlisted CPT code based on specimen organism.)

87188 - mould-MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)

87186 - yeast-MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FAMBS Amphotericin B Susceptibility Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FAMBS Amphotericin B Susceptibility Not Provided