Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR, Sputum

Test Code

MTBPCR

Alias/See Also

AFB PCR
MYCO
TB PCR
MTB

CPT Codes
87556

Includes

Mycobacterium tuberculosis & Rifampin resistance

Preferred Specimen

5ml Sputum

Patient Preparation
Rinse and gargle with water to remove mouth flora.
Cough deeply to obtain a lower respiratory sample.

Minimum Volume

2ml Sputum

Instructions

Cough deeply to obtain lower respiratory sample then collect in a sterile container

Transport Container

Sterile container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Food particles in sample; Pooled samples

Methodology
PCR (NAAT)

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

Same Day

Reference Range

Not Detected

Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Hospital
400 W 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Last Updated: April 2, 2024

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