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| TEST NAME | Mycobacterium tuberculosis Culture for Reportable Disease Only |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | MYCOB |
| TESTS | T7 |
| DESCRIPTION | Culture identified as M. tuberculosis required by State to be sent to Public Health Laboratory. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Pure culture on appropriate slanted media, i.e., LJ or 7H10. Specify isolate identification. CONTAINER: Submit or mail in a double container according to the IATA Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C) submit within 72hrs |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 4 days (prelim) 49 days (final) |
| REFERENCE RANGE | By report |
| TEST METHOD | By report |
| CPT CODES | 99001 |