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 7.0 mL sputum in an IATA-approved sterile screw capped plastic container.
Alternate Specimen
Bronchial lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, or pleural fluid
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 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