80272:AFB IDENTIFICATION WITH REFLEX TO SUSCEPTIBILITY
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for identification and susceptibility testing 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.
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| Edit Date: |
10/27/2008 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Varies, depending on organism growth |
| CPT Code: |
CPT codes for identification and susceptibility vary based on method. |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
Viable organism in pure culture on solid or in liquid media.
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| Handling: |
Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information. Additional information to include when submitting an isolate for identification is growth rate of the organism and DNA probe results. |
| Stability: |
14 days ambient, 14 days refrigerated, 14 days frozen. |
| Transport: |
Viable organism in pure culture at 20-25° C. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
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| Rejection Criteria: |
Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, leaking containers, or organisms submitted on an agar plate.
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