ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060771: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Speciation |
| Test Mnemonic: MC MTSP | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Wed Reported: 2-9 days |
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Collect: M.tuberculosis complex in a pure culture.
Transport: Viable organism in sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable or mixed cultures. Leaking containers. Organisms submitted on an agar plate. Stability: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| By report |
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This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| Note: | |
| A handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in a pure culture as requested in the specimen requirements. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87149 |