Submitting a Sample
To submit a sample for testing:
Choose the appropriate test from the list of available tests below.
Package the sample for shipping following the collection/transport instructions for the test on our website.
Send the requisition and sample to the address in the upper right corner of the requisition.
To request test pricing and payment information, contact our Client Services Team at 800.550.6227.
For questions or a consultation on appropriate test choices, contact:
- Client Services Team
800.550.6227
- Client Services Team
Available Tests
Molecular, Microscopy, Growth Detection and Isolate Identification
Acid-fast Bacilli (AFB) Smear and Culture (NTM) (clinical specimen only) (Test Code AFB3)
Acid-fast Bacilli (AFB) Identification (Test Code AFB4)
Differentiation within M. abscessus group (Test Code AFB5)
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)
Slowly Growing NTM
- 10-drug MIC (Test Code NTM10)
- Includes Rifampin/Ethambutol combo (CLF, CIP, AMK, STR, RFB, LZD, CLR, RIF, EMB
Rapidly Growing NTM
- 20-drug MIC (Test Code NTM6)
- Includes Amikacin/Clofazimine combo (AMK, KAN, TOB, FOX, IPM, CIP, DOX, MXF, TGC, CLR, AZM, AUG, SXT, LZD, CLF, AMK/CLF, GEN, CRO, FEP, CTX, MIN)