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HelpTest ID NBLD0535 Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance NAD
AKA
TB, AFB, MTB
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Sputum, Expectorated or Induced
If unable to obtain adequate specimen amount, combine 3-6 specimens and submit total amount in one container. Combined specimens need to be collected within a 24 hour time period.
Only sputum samples on adults (>18 years old) are acceptable.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5.0 mL |
|---|
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 3 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 10 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Call within 7 days to add on this test to a Culture for Acid
Fast Bacilli (MICR0019) if indicated.
This test cannot be ordered alone. It must be ordered in conjuction
with the Culture for Acid Fast Bacilli and Stain (MICR0019).
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR/NAD)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87556, 87798 (if applicable)