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Culture, Mycobacterium, Referred for Identification
MessageTesting performed at the Missouri State Tuberculosis Laboratory
Test Code
4011111
CPT Codes
87118
Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube: Lowenstein-Jensen slant or BACTEC 12B or 13A media
Specimen Volume: Pure culture of actively growing organism
Collection Instructions: Label tube with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Instructions
Label tube with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Probe/Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC)
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No established reference values
Clinical Significance
Useful for rapid identification of pure culture organisms of mycobacteria to the species level.
Performed By
CoxHealth