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TEST NAMEMycobacterium tuberculosis Culture for Reportable Disease Only
DEPARTMENTMYCOB
TESTST7
DESCRIPTIONCulture 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 RANGEBy report
TEST METHODBy report
CPT CODES99001