Dept Name:

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab:

ARUP

Ref. Lab Test No.:

0060997

Refer to:

ARUP Lab

Collection Requirements:

Viable organism in pure culture on solid or in liquid media.
Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information.

Transport:

Viable organism in pure culture, ambient
Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.

Processing:

None

Stability After
Processing:

Ambient: 2 weeks
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 2 weeks

Unacceptable Conditions:

Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, leaking containers, or organisms submitted on an agar plate.

Reference Range:

By report

Additional Info:

If a significant organism is identified, then the appropriate susceptibility panel will be added.

A handling fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture as requested in the specimen requirements. Identification of AFB isolates is billed by individual probes and tests performed.

Methodology:

Standard reference procedures for identification and susceptibility testing of AFB. DNA probes available for M. tuberculosis complex and M. avium-intracellulare complex. DNA sequencing and other molecular techniques are used for other mycobacteria species.

CPT Codes:

CPT codes for identification and susceptibility vary based on method.

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

Varies (depends on organism growth)

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No