Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Service Code:
LBC00016
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect the first morning, deep cough specimen into a sterile screw capped container.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/AFB-CULTURE-MYCOBACTERIAL-CULTURE-clinical-specimens.aspx
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/AFB-CULTURE-MYCOBACTERIAL-CULTURE-clinical-specimens.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
Blood or bone marrow in EDTA tube
Frozen specimen
Urine volume less than 40 mL
Frozen specimen
Urine volume less than 40 mL
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
8 weeks
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Mycobacteriology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Conventional culture
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
Requesting clinician/location will be informed of positive AFB smear or when Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex is isolated.
