Standard reference procedures for identification of AFB. DNA probes available for M. tuberculosis complex and M. avium-intracellulare complex. DNA sequencing and other molecular techniques are used for other mycobacteria species.
Edit Date:
10/7/2009
Performed:
Daily
Released:
Varies depending on organism growth.
CPT Code:
87149-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Viable organism in pure culture on Middlebrook 7H10, 7H11, Lowenstein Jensen medium or MB/BACT MB bottle on solid or liquid media.
Handling:
Indicate source of organism.
Stability:
14 days ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 14 days frozen.
Transport:
Ambient. Send organism in double container according to Infectious Substance shipping guidelines.
Rejection Criteria:
Non-viable organism; mixed cultures; leaking container; organism submitted on an agar plate.
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