Test Information:
A culture test that uses Middlebrook agar, Lowenstein Jensen Agar and MGIT broth. Identification using MS- MALDI TOF. To expedite identification of MOTTs and identify MTB in subspecies level.
Specimen Container:
Sterile Conical Tube or Sterile Container
Specimen Type:
- Sputum
- Lower respiratory samples (ex. ETA and TA)
- Urine
- Stool
- Aspirates and discharges
- Tissues or mass
- Sterile body fluids
- Other body fluids
Required Volume:
- Urine: 60 mL
- Stool: Pea size
- Other samples: 3 to 5 mL
Patient Preparation:|
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
For sputum sample, preferably early morning for 2 consecutive days or spot testing with at least 1 hour apart.
- For Urine samples; at least 60mL first morning specimen in a sterile container.
- Other samples, no preparation needed.
- Please indicate Time and Date of Collection.
- Swabs are not acceptable.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- CSF:
Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 1 hour - For other specimen type:
Storage: 2 to 8°C - Stability: 7 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily (Processing of samples start at 1400H) Cut off: 1900H
Results Availability:
6 to 8 Weeks
If the released preliminary results contain the statement below:
- Preliminary results cannot be generated due to further evaluation. It is recommended that this result be confirmed and interpreted by a qualified physician.
- Released of the final results shall be expected within 8 weeks from the released date of the preliminary result.