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Alternative Names:

AFB
TB Culture
MAC
Mycobacterium avian complex

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

MYB

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

If multiple specimens are received they need to be registered with separate request numbers

Specimen Types:

Sputum
Bronchial Washings
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Fluid
Tissue
Urine Complete Early Morning
Mycolytic Blood Culture Bottle

Container Types:

See Detailed Information

Collection & Request Instructions:

Sputum- Three consecutive early morning specimens with the date of collection on the specimen container. Saliva is unsuitable.

Urine- Three consecutive, complete early morning specimens with the date of collection on the specimen container. Culture only (no smear).

Swabs - are unacceptable.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form