Test ID: MMLSA
Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Anaerobic Bacteria, MIC
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Varies
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Sources: Available only on isolates from blood cultures, bone and joint infections, or brain abscesses and organisms isolated in pure culture from other sources
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Anaerobic transport tube (BBL Port-A-Cul Tube) (Supply T588)
Acceptable: Thioglycollate broth or any other suitable anaerobic transport system
Specimen Volume: Isolate
Collection Instructions:
1. Submit pure culture of bacteria.
2. Label specimen as an etiologic agent.
Additional Information: Specimen source and organism identification are required.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, submit a Microbiology Request Form (Supply T244) with the specimen.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Agar plate |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | |
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