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

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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