Biomarkers · Chemical
A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.
What the laboratory says this test is for
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is performed to help guide appropriate therapy for pathogenic organisms.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 16528
What the laboratory says this test is for
Rapidly growing mycobacteria and Nocardia/aerobic actinomycetes can cause a variety of serious infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Resistance, toxicity, intolerance, and therapeutic failures may occur with traditional empiric treatment with drugs of choice. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, especially with newer agents, may help to guide appropriate therapeutic choices.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 90396
What the laboratory says this test is for
Mycobacterium avium and other slow-growing mycobacteria cause a variety of human infections. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing may be an aid for treatment options.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 19796
What the laboratory says this test is for
Mycobacterium avium and other slow-growing mycobacteria cause a variety of human infections. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing may be an aid for treatment options.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 19775
What the laboratory says this test is for
The role of rapidly growing Mycobacteria, especially M. fortuitum and M. chelonae, as agents of human disease has become more clearly established in modern times. Primary antitubercular drugs generally are not effective in the treatment of these organisms. Therapy had shifted to the use of antimicrobial agents routinely used to treat other bacterial infections.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 19079
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