Aliases
Acid-fast bacilli, AFB, MTB, MTBC, Mycobacterium, TB, Tuberculosis
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Test Name
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolate Submission
Test Code
MTBISO
Methodology
Kinyoun carbol fuchsin stain
Overview/Supplementary
This test confirms the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex from isolates.
Turn Around Time
Up to 3 weeks
Specimen Requirements
Isolates: Actively growing culture on media that support the growth of the bacterial isolate submitted (e.g., MGIT broth, MP broth, or L7H11 agar).
Special Considerations
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
Test Resource ID
918