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 Recent changes for TB culture (respiratory specimens)

Recent changes for TB culture (respiratory specimens)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
27th November 2024
Assay name

TB culture (sputum)

TB culture (respiratory specimens)

Request Group

TCO

TBC

MBS rebatable

No

Yes

Preferred Specimen Type

Sputum

Sputum
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Bronchial Washings

TB culture (respiratory specimens)

Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:TBC
Specimen Types:Sputum
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Bronchial Washings
Container Types:
Sterile ContainerSterile Container
Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
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