Antimicrobial Susceptibility, AFB/Mycobacterium tuberculosis Primary Panel
| CPT Code(s): | 87188 x4. CPT codes vary based on method. |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Actively growing isolate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pure culture. Specimen Preparation: Transport sealed container with pure culture on solid or liquid media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Stability: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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