Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3105 Geisinger Epic ID: 39186Test Restriction: Orderable only by laboratory staff for non-Geisinger clients.
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Any bacterial or yeast isolate
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
Viable bacterial growth.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Room temperature
Rejection criteria:
Improperly labeled/identified specimen
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
Varies depending on type of test performed
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Susceptibility testing of bacterial or yeast isolate
Methodology:
Culture
Synonyms:
Sensitivity, MIC, Etest, SUSC
Clinical significance:
Antimicrobial susceptibility tesing is usually performed using a panel of antibiotics which may be appropriate for treatment of a particular bacterium or yeast. Additional antibiotics/antifungals may be added by clinician request (when appropriate). Pharmacy or Infectious Disease consult may be required for special circumstances.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
12/31/2024
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM)
Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM)
Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM)
Performing Locations