Mycobacterium tuberculosis Drug Resistance by Sequencing
| CPT Code(s): | 87153 x3 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Pure culture of M. tuberculosis complex on solid or liquid media. Specimen Preparation:Transport sealed container with pure culture on solid or in liquid media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. If culture is suspected of being a microorganism listed as infectious substance affecting humans on IATA list, submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Stability:Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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