Test Information:
This test is used in the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of Tuberculosis infection. Processed specimens from nonsterile sites and cenrifuged specimens from sterile sites can be cultured directly onto selective and nonselective media.
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 – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily (Processing of samples start at 1400H)Cut off: 1900H
Results Availability:
6 to 8 Weeks
Note: 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.