ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060771: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Speciation

Test Mnemonic: MC MTSP
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed: Wed

Reported: 2-9 days

Specimen Required:  
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

Reference Interval:
By report

Interpretive Data:
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

 

 

 
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