RMPdst
M. tuberculosis complex, AFB Agar Proportion Drugs, Rifampin
Procedure: MAD0069A
CPT: 87190
| Synonym(s): | M. tuberculosis complex drug susceptibility test (DST), RIF DST, RMP DST | 
|---|---|
| Requisition Form | G-MYCO | 
| Test Description | Susceptibility test to Rifampin by agar proportion method. | 
| Pre-Approval Needed | N/A | 
| Supplemental Information Required | N/A | 
| Supplemental Form(s) | N/A | 
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Pure isolate from human sources | 
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | M. tuberculosis complex pure isolate in liquid or on solid culture medium. | 
| Minimum Volume/Size Required | 
	
  | 
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping | Ambient | 
| Transport Medium | N/A | 
| Specimen Labeling | 
	
  | 
| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements | 
	
  | 
| Method | Agar proportion susceptibility test interpreted as either susceptible or resistant to a specific drug at critical concentration recommended by CLSI | 
| Turn-around Time | 14 to 21 days | 
| Interferences/Limitations | 
	 Test can only be performed on pure cultures of M. tuberculosis complex  | 
| Common Causes for Rejection | 
	
  | 
| Additional Information | 
	
  |