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Lab Test Dictionary

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex PCR, Respiratory (**PCR ONLY**) (30298)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)


Synonyms

MTB; TB; AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterial

Specimen Type

Respiratory Specimen

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01526

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1-3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-7 mL bronchial lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, sputum or pleural fluid collected in a sterile, leak-proof container.

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Collect first morning specimen. Sputum and bronchial wash specimens should not be frozen if sample is to be shared with AFB culture.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Test Volume Required

7 mL

Minimum Test Volume

2 mL

Processing Instructions

Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.


CPT Codes

87556


Revised

2/27/23

Initials

SA