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Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB) with Rifampin (RIF) resistance
Test CodeTBPCR
Alias/See Also
MTB PCR
LAB0001962
AFB
LAB0001962
AFB
CPT Codes
87556, 87798
Preferred Specimen
Raw sputum in sterile container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Container
Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) or Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Room Temperature: 3 days
Room Temperature: 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Less than 2 mL
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
See Patient Report for Reference Range and/or Interpretation of Results
Clinical Significance
A qualitative, nested real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in raw sputum.
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
