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M Tuberculosis PCR, Non-Respiratory


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
M Tuberculosis PCR, Non-Respiratory
Test Code
MTB PCR NR
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable specimens include the following:
  • CSF – 3 mL
  • urine – 10 mL
  • neutralized gastric lavage – 10 mL
  • pericardial, peritoneal, or pleural fluid – 5 mL
  • EDTA (lavender top) or ACD (yellow top) whole blood – 3 mL
  • fresh tissue – 2 grams
Supplies for Submission
Sterile Container (1)
Specimen Collection
  1. Collect and place specimen into container.
  2. Label with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number.
    Indicate specimen source.
  3. Critical refrigerate.
Storage Requirements
Critical Refrigerated
Causes for Rejections
Specimens stored at room temperature are not accepted.
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
7 days
CPT Code
87556