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Alternative Names:

TB Culture
ZN

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

AFB and MYB

Registration Instructions:

Direct ZN will be performed, specimen will be referred to VIDRL for culture and conformation for ZN.

Please add MYB at data entry. Urine or tissue register MYB only

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