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Test ID: MMLNS    
Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Nocardia species

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Determining the resistance of species of Nocardia and other aerobic actinomycetes to antimicrobial agents

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
MICSensitivity, MICNo, (Bill Only)No

Additional Tests Lists tests that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
SSNSSusceptibility Nocardia speciesNo, (Bill Only)Yes

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

When this test is ordered, Susceptibility Nocardia species will be performed and charged. When the organism identification is Rhodococcus equi the additional reflex test will be performed and charged. The additional antimicrobials are: vancomycin and rifampin.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Antimicrobials for Nocardia species are: ceftriaxone, tobramycin, ciproflazacin, minocycline, imipenem, amikacin, clarithromycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, linezolid, augmentin, and moxifloxacin.

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Susceptibility, Nocardia species

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Amikacin
Amikacin Sulfate (Amikin)
Amikin (Amikacin Sulfate)
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium (Augmentin)
Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium)
Ciprofloxacin
Clarithromycin
Imipenim
Linezolid (Zyvox)
MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration)
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)
Minocycline
Moxifloxacin
Nocardia Susceptibilities
Sulfamethoxazole
Susceptibility Testing
Tobramycin
Zyvox (Linezolid)
Cefepime
Ceftriaxone
Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole