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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, PCR, Culture and Smear, Non-Respiratory
Test Code14685
CPT Codes
87116, 87206, 87556
Includes
Mycobacteria, Culture, with Fluorochrome Smear
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, PCR, Non-Respiratory
An additional charge for Concentration (CPT code(s): 87015) will be added as appropriate.
Identification will be performed at an additional charge for each organism
CPT code(s) 87118: Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight or
CPT code(s) 87153: AFB Sequencing
If TB is isolated for the first time or after three months after the first isolate from a patient, susceptibilities will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 87190 per drug).
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, PCR, Non-Respiratory
An additional charge for Concentration (CPT code(s): 87015) will be added as appropriate.
Identification will be performed at an additional charge for each organism
CPT code(s) 87118: Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight or
CPT code(s) 87153: AFB Sequencing
If TB is isolated for the first time or after three months after the first isolate from a patient, susceptibilities will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 87190 per drug).
Preferred Specimen
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Minimum Volume
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Other Acceptable Specimens
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Instructions
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Transport Temperature
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Specimen Stability
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
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Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
FDA Status
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, PCR, Non-Respiratory: This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
Setup Schedule
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Clinical Significance
There are more than 70 species of Mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.