Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Rifampin Resistance (CSF or Body Fluid) by PCR
Order Name
TB PCR FL
Test Number: 6004110
Revision Date 01/07/2021
Test Number: 6004110
Revision Date 01/07/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Mycobacterium Tuberculosis by PCR
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Qualitative PCR | 13956-8 |
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MTB Rifampin by PCR
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Qualitative PCR | 48176-2 |
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MTB Cmplex Interpretation
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48767-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (5 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 10 mL (5 mL) | Pleural Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Collect: Collect: Respiratory specimens, CSF, or Pleural Fluid. Transport 5-10mL respiratory specimen, CSF or Pleural Fluid in a sterile container. (Absolute minimum volume 1mL) Label as unprocessed. Body Fluids other than Pleural Fluid will be ran with a disclaimer. Unacceptable Conditions: Blood, paraffin blocks, stool, swabs, tissue, and urine. Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 3-4 Days |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 2010775 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87556, 87798 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |