M. tuberculosis Complex/Rifampin PCR

Important Note

Only available as part of the MTBC/Rifampin PCR + AFB Culture order set

Order when there is a high clinical suspicion of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Infectious

Specimen	Minimum Test Volume	Container	Special Handling
Sput Induced	3.0 ML
Sputum	3.0 ML

Ambient

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
MTBC PCR	All	0 Minutes – 150 Years	Not Detected
Rifampin PCR	All	0 Minutes – 150 Years	Not Detected

Eswab: 48 hours, Sterile cup: 72hours

Expectorated and/or induced sputa samples are the only acceptable specimens for this assay, absolute MINIMUM volume is 2mL (more is preferred).

This order will always have an AFB culture ordered.

Infectious disease approval required prior to testing.

Testing is performed on direct sputum sediment (performed in lab)

When pulmonary Tuberculosis is suspected AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS ARE REQUIRED.

This test is offered daily:

- Monday - Friday cutoff is 6:30 pm. Specimens received after this time will be run the next day.

- Saturday & Sunday cutoff is 12:00 pm. Specimens received after this time will be run the next day.

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Microbiology