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Synonym(s):
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Requisition Form
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G-MYCO
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Test Description
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Identification
of Nocardia species, Actinomadura species, etc.
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Pre-Approval Needed
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No
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Supplemental Information Required
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N/A
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Supplemental Form(s)
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N/A
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Performed on Specimens from (sources)
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Pure
isolate from human sources
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Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
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Pure
isolate in liquid or on solid culture medium
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Minimum Volume/Size Required
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- Liquid culture
2.0 mL
- Solid culture -
Visible growth
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Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping
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Ambient
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Transport Medium
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N/A
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Specimen Labeling
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- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements
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- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations,
IATA, and/or CFR 49
- Category B shipping applies
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Method
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Biochemical and
physiological testing
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Turn-around Time
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21-28
days
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Interferences/Limitations
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Some
genera and species can only be differentiated with molecular analysis that is
not available at TDSHS.
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| Common Causes for Rejection
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- Cultures
infested with mites
- Cultures
broken in transit
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Additional Information
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- Isolates submitted for this test will be identified by this laboratory.
- Drug susceptibility testing on these organisms not available at DSHS laboratory. Upon request, isolates may be forwarded by DSHS laboratory to reference laboratory for susceptibility testing at the submitter’s expense. Testing at other reference laboratories is subject to fees charged by those laboratories.
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