Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
MTB; TB; AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterial
Respiratory Specimen
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB01526
Daily
1-3 Days
2-7 mL bronchial lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, sputum or pleural fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container.
Sterile Container
Collect first morning specimen. Sputum and bronchial wash specimens should not be frozen if sample is to be shared with AFB culture.
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
7 mL
2 mL
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
87556
2/27/23
SA