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AFB Susceptibility, Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex, Secondary Panel, Agar Method (1139X)
Methodology
Agar Proportion
Synonyms
AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterial; Mycobacterium; MTB; TB; AFB Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
21-28 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure culture of isolate safely contained in a double-walled container
Container Type
Agar Slant
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID, source and organism ID in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Amikacin, Capreomycin, Ciprofloxacin, Cycloserine, Ethionamide and p-Aminosalicyclic Acid.
CPT Codes
87190 (x6)
Revised
09-26-22