MTB Nucleic Acid Amplification, TB PCR Sputum
7 working days
Nested Real-time PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily. Cut-off 6am
Nucleic acid amplification for *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* in sputum. Rapid TB diagnosis.
Sputum
4 mL
Sterile Container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 4 to 10 days |