MTB PCR
48 hours
PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Molecular test to detect M. tuberculosis DNA.
Sputum, BAL, Tissue, CSF, Tracheal Aspirate, Body fluid, Ascitic fluid, Pleural fluid, Ocular fluid
5 mL, Tissue: 5mm-10mm, Ocular fluid: 0.5 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 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7-10 days |