TEST NAME | Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) |
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DEPARTMENT | MYCOB |
TESTS | T4 |
DESCRIPTION | GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for the detection of M. tuberculosis complex and Rifampin resistance. FDA approved method for smear negative and smear positive respiratory specimens. |
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Processed Respiratory specimens. CONTAINER, COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See M. tuberculosis complex NAAT Specimen Collection guide for details. |
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 24-72 hours |
REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
TEST METHOD | Cepheid GeneXpert MTB/RIF |
CPT CODES | 87206 87556 |