Test Details
Mnemonic
MICAB
Ordering Code
3505010
CPT-4 Code(s)
Price & CPTs vary depending on method
Specimen Information
Collect
Actively growing isolate in pure culture.
Specimen Preparation
Transport sealed container at room temperature in individually sealed specimen bag. Please specify isolated organism, source, and drug (or drugs) requested.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Mixed cultures or nonviable specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 1 week
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Gradient Diffusion/Broth Microdilution
Reference Range
Susceptible, intermediate, or resistant
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes