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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance, PCR, Non-Sputum (36925)
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
MTB; AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterial; MTB; TB
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Bronchia brush/wash, Tracheal aspirate or Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
0.5-1 mL Body fluid, CSF or tissue collected in a sterile container is also acceptable. For tissue, add a small amount of sterile, non-bacteriostatic saline to container (no fixative or preservative).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=7 Days; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received in formalin and/or alcohol
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
87801