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Test Code LAB123054 Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance NAD

Important Note

For Bozeman Health: Please call within 5 days to add on this test to a Culture for Acid
Fast Bacilli (MICR0019) if indicated.

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     

 

Additional Information

Call within 7 days to add on this test to a Culture for Acid
Fast Bacilli (MICR0019) if indicated.
 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR/NAD)

CPT

87556, 87564 (if applicable)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls