Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Service Code:
LBC00016
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect tissue biopsy aseptically.
2. Select caseous portion if available.
3. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Specimens with preservative.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refrigerate
Frozen
Reflex Tests:
N.A.
Performance
Turn Around Time:
8 weeks
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Mycobacteriology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Culture by MGIT non-radiometric method and LJ solid media. Alternate media include 7H10/11 solid media.
Reference Interval:
Refer to laboratory report.
Critical Values:
Requesting clinician/location will be informed of positive AFB smear or when Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex is isolated.
