Rifampin

What it measures

Tests in the graph that measure it: 4

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.

Tests that measure Rifampin

Susceptibility Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 7950
Specimen: Pure isolate collected on an agar slant or MGIT tube in a double-walled container
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Susceptibility reports can be used as a guide in the choice of first course therapy or in confirming antimicrobial resistance that leads to a further course of treatment. Also used to estimate the prevalence of primary and acquired antimicrobial resistance in a community.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 7950

Mycobacterium avium Complex MIC Panel

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 19796
Specimen: 1 slant/plate/broth pure culture of isolate safely contained in Lowenstein-Jensen or Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant/plate or equivalent or positive AFB broth medium isolate safely contained in a double-walled container
Fasting: Not stated as required

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

Rifampin Level

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 92017
Specimen: Serum
Fasting: Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 92017

Mycobacterium Slow Grower MIC

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 19775
Specimen: 1 slant
Fasting: Not stated as required

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

About this page

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