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Last Updated: September 23, 2023 @ 9:13 am
3165	Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance by PCR
Specimen:	Collect:	Sputum in Sterile Specimen Container
	Submit:	Sputum in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.
	Special Handling:	Please note: Test 4204 AFB Culture will be ordered in conjunction with this test. Additional charges will apply.
	Rejection Criteria:	Leaking Container
	Stability:	Ambient: 3 Day(s); Refrigerated: 7 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:	Automated Real-Time PCR by Cepheid GeneXpert
Performed:	Sunday, Mon-Sat
Reported:	2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes:	87556 87798
Interpretive Data:	Please see report for interpretive data. This assay was performed by Cepheid GeneXpert PCR, which detects the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA from concentrated sputum sediments. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) complex DNA can be detected from non-viable organisms. It is presumptive for the presence of MTB and Rifampin Resistance.
Components:	3166 - MTB-NAAT 3167 - RIFAMPIN RESIST.

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