Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Detection and Rifampin Resistance by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87556; 87798 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Respiratory specimen, CSF or body fluid. Specimen Preparation:Unprocessed specimens: Transport 5-10 mL respiratory specimen, CSF or body fluid in a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL) Label as unprocessed.Processed specimens: Transport 2-5 mL digested/decontaminated respiratory specimen, CSF or body fluid in a sterile container. (Min: 1 mL) Identify method used for digestion and provide smear results.Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Unprocessed: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month Processed: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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