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Test Directory M. Tuberculosis Complex, PCR

M. Tuberculosis Complex, PCR

Test Summary

The Xpert MTB/RIF PCR Assay detects Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex DNA in sputum or bronchial specimens. In specimens where Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex (MTB-Complex is detected, the MTB/RIF Assay also detects the Rifampin-Resistance associated Mutations of the RPOB Gene. This assay is intended for use with specimens from patients for whom there is clinical suspicion of Tuberculosis (TB) and who have received no antituberculosis therapy, or less than three days of therapy. This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis when used in conjunction with clinical and other laboratory findings.

Aliases

MTB
Mycobacterium

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

4 mL Sputum
4 mL Bronchial Specimen

Minimum Volume

N/A

Instructions

2 mL Sputum
2 mL Bronchial Specimen

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Sterile cup

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Sputum and Bronchial Specimens
Room Temperature = 3 days
Refrigerated = 10 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

MTBPCR

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3426

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87556

Billing Code

671158

CPT Statement

Methodology

PCR

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 day