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Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR Direct (MCHD)
MessageOutpatient: Collect at Main Hospital or Front Desk Lab Only
Test Code
LAB6530
Alias/See Also
Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in Bronchial spec by Probe/target amplified probe; MTB by PCR
CPT Codes
87556
Preferred Specimen
5-10 mL Sputum, Nebulized sputum, Bronchial Lavage or Bronch Wash
Minimum Volume
3 ml
Instructions
Collect early morning specimen
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swab specimens from respiratory source unacceptable. 24 hour pooled sputum and saliva unacceptable.
Setup Schedule
Specimens processed M, W, F4
Report Available
results ≤ 24 hours
Limitations
Verified for respiratory specimens only. Non respiratory specimens will be tested but reported as "research use only."
Performing Laboratory
MONTEREY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH LAB (831-625-4811)
