Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Cost Comparison

87186 (CPT)

Cash prices (without insurance) for Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (CPT 87186) range from $58 to $58 across 1 hospitals in 1 state. The national average cash price is $58.

A minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test is a laboratory procedure that helps healthcare providers determine the appropriate antibiotic to treat an infection. It measures the lowest concentration of an antibiotic that can stop the growth of a specific bacteria. Patients may need this test if they have a bacterial infection that is not responding to initial antibiotic treatment, or if they have a history of antibiotic-resistant infections. The test involves collecting a sample from the patient, such as a swab or fluid, and sending it to a laboratory for analysis.