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M. Tuberculosis Complex, PCR
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Test Code
MTBPCR
Alias/See Also
MTB;
Mycobacterium
Mycobacterium
CPT Codes
87556
Preferred Specimen
4 mL Sputum
4 mL Bronchial Specimen
4 mL Bronchial Specimen
Instructions
2 mL Sputum
2 mL Bronchial Specimen
2 mL Bronchial Specimen
Transport Container
sterile cup
Specimen Stability
Sputum and Bronchial Specimens
Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 10 days
Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 10 days
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Clinical Significance
The Xpert MTB/RIF PCR Assay detects Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex DNA in sputum or bronchial specimens. In specimens where Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex (MTB-Complex is detected, the MTB/RIF Assay also detects the Rifampin-Resistance associated Mutations of the RPOB Gene. This assay is intended for use with specimens from patients for whom there is clinical suspicion of Tuberculosis (TB) and who have received no antituberculosis therapy, or less than three days of therapy. This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis when used in conjunction with clinical and other laboratory findings.
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
