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Mycobacterium tuberculosis by PCR (PRISMA HEALTH)
Test Code1235000010
Alias/See Also
LAB8213: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance, PCR, Non-Sputum LAB1851: MTB Complex & Rifampin Resistance, PCR LAB1935: Mycobacterium tuberculosis by PCR w/AFB Culture, Respiratory | MTB BY PCR|MTB
CPT Codes
87556x1
Preferred Specimen
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
Other Acceptable Specimens
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CUP: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 1: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 2: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 3: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 4: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 1: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 2: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 3: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 4: (Room Temp - HLA) Min Vol: 1
Instructions
THIN PREP® or PreservCyt Specimen Vials PreservCyt (ThinPrep) specimens must be collected using either an endocervical broom or a brush /spatula combination.
Transport Temperature
The Liquid Based Cytology Specimen in then tightly capped, labeled, and sent to the laboratory for testing at room temperature.
Report Available
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min
Last Updated: October 24, 2024
