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Alternative Names:

TB Culture
ZN

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

AFB and MYB

Specimen Types:

Sputum
Bronchial Washings
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Fluid

Container Types:

Sterile Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

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

Swabs - are unacceptable.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily