Test ID: ZH359
CPT code: 87186
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Mycology or bacterial culture medium (slant or plate)
Frequency: 11 – 14 days
Instructions: Organism Isolate Plate from Mycology or bacterial culture medium (slant or plate), Ambient
Text: MIC guidelines are based substantially on experience with mucosal infections, but are consistent with limited information for invasive infections due to Candida species. The clinical relevance of non-Candida isolates & non-FDA approved drugs is uncertain. MIC values without interpretations are reported for non-FDA approved drugs and drugs w/o CLSI guidelines
Methodology: Microbroth Dilution (MIC)