Methodology
Nucleic Acid Probe; Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Fligt; DNA Sequencing
Synonyms
AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacteria; Mycobacterium; MTB; TB; AFB Susceptibilities
Specimen Type
Culture Isolate
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
30-31 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Container Type
Agar Slant
Collection Instructions
Positive broth bottle or tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 30 Days; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Processing Instructions
Indicate original culture specimen ID and source in comment, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Susceptibility Panel performed is based on the organism identified.
Comments
For Nocardia Identification refer to TC 14673 Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic or TC 34118 Bacteria Identification, Aerobic.
CPT Codes
87190; 87186
Revised
09-27-22