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HelpTest Code LAB2504 Mycobact TB PCR Rapid Respiratory Xpert (UW)
Additional Codes
TBPCRresp rapid
Clinical System Name
Mycobact TB PCR Rapid Respiratory Xpert
Synonyms
PCR-TB
Xpert
GeneXpert
AFB-Amplified
M. Tuberculosis
AMTD
Mycobacteria
Cepheid
Sample Requirements
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Brochial Washings
Sample Volume: 5-10 mL preferred volume, minimum 2 mL
Processing Instructions
CPA: Forward all specimens to Microbiology for processing.
Microbiology: Keep refrigerated and process sample for setting up AFB culture. Complete UW requisition and hand off processed sediment to Send Outs (or CPA after hours). Samples should be sent to HMC same day.
Send Outs: Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier unless SCH Microbiology has indicated STAT testing. If STAT testing is indicated, send DIRECT to HMC GWH 47 via Delivery Express courier. AFTER HOURS/WEEKENDS: Batch order to UW or send with manual requisition via DLX courier to HMC GWH 47.
Stability
|
On-Site Collection |
|
|---|---|
| Temp | Time |
| Room temp | 30 minutes |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | N |
Availability
Specimen deadlines for same day results is 9AM @HMC.
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 1 day |
Performing Laboratory
Harborview Medical Center
Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
325 9th Avenue, Room GWH 47
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: Microbiology Lab - (206) 744-5858, UW Client Support Services - (206) 520-4600
Department
Departments:
Microbiology
Phone Number: (206) 987-2585
Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87556
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Respiratory TB PCR |
| Reference Test Number: | MTBP |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier unless SCH Microbiology has indicated STAT testing. If STAT testing is indicated, send DIRECT to HMC GWH 47 via Delivery Express courier.
*Note: After hours and on weekends, all samples must be sent via Delivery Express courier to HMC GWH 47. |
Description
This test is for molecular testing for R/O TB on direct patient material from respiratory sources. See TBPCRnon resp for R/O TB on direct patient material from non-respiratory sources.
Method
Nucleic Acid Amplification (Cepheid GeneXpert)
Notifiable Result
Notifiable Result
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a notifiable condition under Washington State Law
See Link below for Notifiable Conditions for WA State:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/PublicHealthandHealthcareProviders/NotifiableConditions.aspx
See Link below for PDF of phone numbers for Local Health jurisdictions (by County) in WA State:
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1200/LHJCommunicableDiseaseReporting.pdf