Test Catalog


Test Code: L01477

MYCOBACTERIUM T.B.DNA BY PCR

Department:

DMG

Source:

BLOOD & OTHER BODY FLUID

Specimen Volume:

(04) ML BLOOD & 02 ML CSF

Prefered Top:

BLOOD : PURPLE TOP FLUID : STERILE CONTAINER

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

BLOOD : 18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC FOR LONG STORAGE CSF : 18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS -20OC FOR LONGER STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

REAL TIME PCR

Turn Around Time (TAT):

7 (Day/s)

Intend Use:

TEST IS PRESCRIBED FOR THE DETECTION OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS (MTB). IT ONLY CONFIRMS THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF MTB.

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