Test Details
Mnemonic
MTBR
Ordering Code
3400031
CPT-4 Code(s)
87556
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Collect first morning specimen.
Collect
Sputum
Specimen Preparation
Specimen source required. Send 3.0 mL sputum in an sterile screw capped plastic container.
Alternate Specimen
Bronchial lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, or pleural fluid
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Swabs
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes