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| TEST NAME | Mycobacterium tuberculosis Culture Identification and Susceptibility |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | MYCOB |
| TESTS | T6 |
| DESCRIPTION | Identification is based on MALDI-TOF. M. tuberculosis susceptibility tests are performed by MGIT broth-based method or Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) on the first isolate and after 3 months if culture is still positive. |
| 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 Substance Shipping Guidelines. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72hrs |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 24-72 hours (AFS) 49 days (final) |
| REFERENCE RANGE | By report |
| TEST METHOD | Culture, MGIT 960, BBL |
| CPT CODES | 87206 87118 87188 87116 87149 |