Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Respiratory) PCR
Order Name
TB PCR RES
Test Number: 6004250
Revision Date 09/10/2012
Test Number: 6004250
Revision Date 09/10/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Respiratory) PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7 mL (2) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 7 mL (2) | Sputum | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 7 mL (2) | Tracheal lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | 7mL(2mL) Bronchial lavage/wash, Tracheal lavage/wash or Sputum. Keep refrigerated in a sterile screw cap container. Sputum specimens should not be frozen! | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2-5 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87556 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |