Dept Name:

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab:

LABCORP

Ref. Lab Test No.:

182402

Transport:

Stool, refrigerated

Processing:

None

Stability After
Processing:

Refrigerated

Minimum Testing
Volume:

10 mL

Reference Range:

By report

Additional Info:

The increasing recognition of mycobacterial infections in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has resulted in increased awareness of the potential to recover clinically significant mycobacteria from stool. Seven of 132 AIDS patients studied for intestinal infection were found to harbor M. avium complex.23 Isolation of mycobacteria from stool indicates disseminated disease, and cultures from blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes are usually also positive for the same mycobacterial isolate.

Methodology:

Broth-based (Bactec® or MGIT®) and conventional agar-based LJ culture.

CPT Codes:

87015; 87116; 87206

Performed:

Varies

Reported:

Varies

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No