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3165 | Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance by PCR | |
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Stability: | Ambient: 3 Day(s); Refrigerated: 7 Day(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable | |
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Reported: | 2-5 Day(s) | |
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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. | |
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