ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Speciation : 0060771

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. Speciation will be performed on all M. tuberculosis complex isolates which were isolated at ARUP and isolates submitted by clients for identification. Speciation will not be performed on M. tuberculosis complex isolates submitted for susceptibility testing only. Speciation of M. tuberculosis complex will be performed on the first identified isolate but not on subsequent isolates within 90 days of collection.
CPT Code(s): 87149
 
 

 

 

 
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