Methodology
Nucleic Acid Probe
Synonyms
AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterium; MTB; TB
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01287
Standard TAT
14-15 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
3 mL positive broth collected in bottle or tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID and source in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
For Nocardia Identification refer to TC 14673 Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic or TC 34118 Bacteria Identification, Aerobic.
CPT Codes
87149; 87118; 87153; 87190
Revised
09-27-22