Tissue Grind/Digestion/Decon (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901001156


Alias/See Also
LAB3235: Tissue Grind/Digestion/Decon | LABCORP EAP: 183157


Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: STERILE SWAB (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A


Transport Temperature
Specimen Isolated acid-fast bacillus on agar or egg-based media; broth systems with AFB (make sure it is not contaminated with other bacteria) Container Screw-cap agar slant tube and bacterial swab transport inoculated with isolated colonies from a pure culture packed as an etiologic agent or liquid-based broth tube from BD, bioMerieux, or Trek Storage Instructions Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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