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M. tuberculosis Complex |
DNA PROBE |
Not detected |
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| PRIMARY |
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Pure Culture Agar Slant |
1 (1) mL
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Refrigerated - 30 Day(s)/Room Temperature - 30 Day(s) |
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| ALTERNATE |
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Pure Culture Broth |
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Refrigerated - 30 Day(s)/Room Temperature - 30 Day(s) |
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Rapid DNA probe test that utilizes the technique of nucleic hybridization for the identification of M. tuberculosis complex (TB complex) isolated from culture.
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Preferred Specimen: Pure culture on solid mycobacterial medium
(e.g., Lowenstein-Jensen agar slant) in screw-capped transport
media slant enclosed in a double walled container with biohazard
label Infectious Substance; indicate source
Acceptable Specimen: Mycobacterial broth medium
Deliver to microbiology laboratory as soon as possible
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| Setup Schedule |
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Reported (Analytical Time) |
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Next day
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CPT Codes
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87118,87143,87149x2
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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| Notes |
1. Send PURE culture only. If the specimen submitted is mixed, there will be separate charges for each organism that requires Mycobacterium identification. 2. There may be a delay in turn around time if the specimen submitted is mixed with non-acid fast bacteria or the broth has insufficient organism mass to perform DNA probe. 3. If M. tuberculosis is identified, assay will automatically reflex to susceptibility testing at an additional charge. Call Client Services for details.
Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated
Methodology: DNA Probe and sequencing, biochemical and Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization, Time Of Flight |
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