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22493 Culture, Mycobacterium, Sensitivities

Culture, Mycobacterium, Sensitivities
Test Code: MBMYCO
Synonyms/Keywords
 AFB Sensitivity​
Test Components
Standard panels for M. tuberculosis, M. avium, and rapidly growing mycobacteria are available. The physician will be consulted for specific testing requirements upon receipt of the Mycobacterium species. ​
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Pure culture isolate​ Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) broth​ Middlebrook or Lowenstein-Jensen medium slant ​ ​ ​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
The physician will be consulted for specific testing requirements upon receipt of the Mycobacterium species. Include organism identification, if known. Identification is necessary for susceptibility testing.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
​Pure culture isolate Avoid temperature extremes during transport​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​ Monday through Friday​ 1-3 weeks​ MGIT broth/Agar proportion susceptibility testing​
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​ Interpretive report​
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87190 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
 AFB Sensitivity​
Test Components
Standard panels for M. tuberculosis, M. avium, and rapidly growing mycobacteria are available. The physician will be consulted for specific testing requirements upon receipt of the Mycobacterium species. ​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Pure culture isolate​ Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) broth​ Middlebrook or Lowenstein-Jensen medium slant ​ ​ ​ ​
Collection Processing
The physician will be consulted for specific testing requirements upon receipt of the Mycobacterium species. Include organism identification, if known. Identification is necessary for susceptibility testing.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
​Pure culture isolate Avoid temperature extremes during transport​
Test Components
Standard panels for M. tuberculosis, M. avium, and rapidly growing mycobacteria are available. The physician will be consulted for specific testing requirements upon receipt of the Mycobacterium species. ​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​ Interpretive report​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​ Monday through Friday​ 1-3 weeks​ MGIT broth/Agar proportion susceptibility testing​
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87190 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.