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HelpTest Code LAB1357 Mycobacterium tuberculosis, PCR
Intended Use
This test is performed to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Collect raw sputum or bronchial specimen (bronchoalveolar lavage or branch wash) samples following our institution's standard procedures.
Specimen Volume: Raw sputum or bronchial specimen: minimum volume to perform one MTB/RIF PCR test is 2 mL (1 mL for PCR and 1 mL for required AFB culture)
Samples with obvious food particles or other solid particulate will be rejected.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87556