Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Mycobacteriology (TB; MOTT)
Synonyms/Aliases
TB Culture
Abbreviations
N/A
Type
Profile/ Panel (BUNDLED TESTS)
Results
Results will be ready within 7 weeks
Method
Culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing (where indicated) using conventional identification methods & KIRBY BAUER method for antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Temp
Transport temprature kept at 2-8ºC
Setup
Setup perfomed everyday
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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Components / Parameters
Pathogen isolation, identification & reporting of appropriate Antibiotics as applicable
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. Specify exact sample type/ anatomic site.
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
Variable (SPUTUM, FLUID, TISSUE, BLOOD etc.)
Container/ preservative
Sterile Container
Sample volume
3 ML for Fluids
Rejection criteria
Labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample details
Other Instructions
N / A
Reference intervals
No Growth Obtained/ No Pathogens Isolated.
Clinical Utility
Detection of M. Tuberculosis.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A