M TUBERCULOSIS COMPLEX PCR
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Detection, PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB6618
Synonyms:
TB
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
MTB PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Sterile screw-cap container; seal the cap tightly
Specimen Type:
Body fluid, CSF, ocular fluid, respiratory (BAL, bronchial washing, sputum), feces, fresh tissue, bone, bone marrow, or urine.
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
Body fluid: 0.5 mL
Respiratory specimen: 0.5 mL
Fresh tissue or bone: 5 mm
Gastric washing: 1 mL
Stool: 5 g
Urine: 0.5 mL
Respiratory specimen: 0.5 mL
Fresh tissue or bone: 5 mm
Gastric washing: 1 mL
Stool: 5 g
Urine: 0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection!
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 7 days
CPT Codes:
87556 - Mycobacterium TB Cmpx, PCR Bdy Fld (EAP 30632205)
Method:
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction