Tuberculosis PCR w/ Rifampin Resistance ()

Department: Microbiology
Test Synonym(s): LAB6273, MTB PCR, MTB RIF, TB PCR, TB PCR w/RIF, Mycobacterium
Test Components: Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and rifampin resistance by molecular method
CPT Codes: 87556, 87798
Methodology: Real-time PCR
Reference Range: Not detected
Tube Type: Sterile container
Specimen: Respiratory, Sputum
Alternate Specimen: ETT, BAL, Gastric Aspirate, pleural fluid, tracheal aspirate, peritoneal fluid, abscess, CSF, lymph node tissue, vitreous fluid, urine
Pediatric Requirements: 1 mL in addition to specimen submitted for AFB culture.
Volume: 3 mL in addition to 5 mL for AFB culture.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL in addition to specimen submitted for AFB culture.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Send to lab immediately
Reasons for Rejection: Non-sterile or leaking container. Specimens submitted in anticoagulant or preservative fixatives. Excessive delays in transport. Swabs and Eswabs are not acceptable specimens.
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Daily
TAT: 24 - 48 hours

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