Organism MIC, Bacterial
Test Mnemonic
OMIC
CPT Codes
- 87186 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Susceptibility Test
- Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
- MIC
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient | Or plate or broth. 18 - 48 hour growth preferred. Transport isolate in an appropriate atmospheric transport system. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Microtiter (MICR) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Indicate organism identification (if known), original date of collection and specimen site on test order. Contraindications: lack of viability or culture appears mixed or grossly contaminated.