Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Speciation
| CPT Code(s): | 87150 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Actively growing M. tuberculosis complex in pure culture. Specimen Preparation:Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Stability:Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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