94115:ACID-FAST BACILLI (AFB) DNA DETECTION
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Alias Names: |
AFB |
| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
| Edit Date: |
2/16/2010 |
| Performed: |
Monday-Friday |
| Released: |
7-10 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
Fresh frozen tissue, paraffin embedded tissue and sterile fluids are acceptable. Respiratory specimen can be tested for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex only. See Acid-Fast Bacilli, Micobacterium Tuberculosis Complex DNA by PCR (93680) |
| Transport: |
Skin scrapings, fresh tissue or sterile fluids frozen. Paraffin block ambient. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Genitourinary, direct blood, or swab specimen. |
