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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, PCR, Culture and Smear, Respiratory (14684)
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms
AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacterial; Mycobacterium; MTB; TB
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Refer to Quest TC 4554 and 30298 for specimen requirements.
Collection Instructions
Refer to Quest TC 4554 and 30298 for specimen requirements.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen, and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, PCR, Respiratory, Mycobacteria Culture; Concentration and Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain.
CPT Codes
87015, 87116, 87206, 87556; 87149; 87118; 87153; 87190
Revised
2/27/23
Initials
SA
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