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HelpTest Code LAB3839 Mycobact TB PCR Rapid Respiratory Xpert (SCH)
Infectious
Clinical System Name
Mycobact TB PCR Rapid Respiratory Xpert
Synonyms
PCR-TB
Xpert
GeneXpert
AFB-Amplified
M. tuberculosis
AMTD
Mycobacteria
Cepheid
Sample Requirements
- Sputum
Sample Volume: 5-10 mL preferred volume, minimum 2 mL
For BAL or Bronchial Washing specimens, please order Mycobact TB PCR Rapid Respiratory Xpert (UW) LAB2504.
Processing Instructions
CPA: Forward all specimens to Microbiology for processing.
Microbiology: Keep refrigerated if unable to test right away. Process sample as soon as possible for PCR testing and culture set up.
Stability
|
On-Site Collection |
|
|---|---|
| Temp | Time |
| Room temp | 72 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | N |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 6 Hours |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Microbiology
Department
Departments: Microbiology
Phone Number: (206) 987-2585
CPT Codes
87556
Description
This test is for molecular testing for R/O TB on direct patient material from sputum only. 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