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Alternative Names:

Mycobacterium species PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

Mycobacterial DNA PCR

Specimen Types:

Bronchial Washings
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Tissue
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot
CSF Tube 3

Collection & Request Instructions:

AFB culture should also be requested.

This test does NOT detect M.tuberculosis.

Department Head authorisation required.

At least 1 mL of CSF required.

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature