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HelpCatalog ID MTB PCR Mycobaterium Tuberculosis detection and Rifampin Resitance by PCR
CPOE Test Name
MTB PCR
Synonyms
MTB PCR
Specimen Type
Sputum
Specimen Requirements
> 3 mL Sputum
Causes for Rejection
Samples with solid particulates (such as food), < 2 mL of sputum.
Turn Around Time
Same Day
CPT / HCPCS Code
87556
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Storage and Transport
Send at room temp
Reference Range
Not Detected
Interpretation
MTB Not Detected, MTB Detected & Rif Resistance Not Detected, MTB Detected & Rif Resistance Detected, MTB Detected & Rif Resistance Intermediate.
Methodology
Cepheid GeneXpert Real Time PCR
Test Consists
PCR plus AFB culture sent to reference lab.
Critical Values
positive test
EPIC Orderable Procedure
LAB8616