Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance, PCR, Non-Sputum

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance, PCR, Non-Sputum

Test Code

36925

CPT Code(s)

87564

Test Code

36925

CPT Code(s)

87564

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex and Rifampin Resistance, PCR, Non-Sputum - Globally, about 2 billion people are infected with MTB. In 2010, 8.8 million people developed active disease and 1.4 million people lost their lives to the illness. There were 9951 new cases of tuberculosis reported in the United States in 2012 (a rate of 3.2 cases per 100,000). In 2011, 536 deaths were attributed to tuberculosis infections.

Standard treatment regimens for tuberculosis involve prolonged administration of multiple drugs and is usually highly effective. However, MTB-complex strains that are resistant to one or more of first line drugs require individualized treatment. Rifampin ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

MTB Complex	Not detected
Rifampin Resistance	Not detected

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

MTB Complex	Not detected
Rifampin Resistance	Not detected

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL bronchial brush/wash, tracheal aspirate or urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Sputum • Specimens received in formalin and/or alcohol • Processed/concentrated specimen from client

Setup Schedule, Alternative Specimen(s), Minimum Volume, Collection Instructions

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL bronchial brush/wash, tracheal aspirate or urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Sputum • Specimens received in formalin and/or alcohol • Processed/concentrated specimen from client

Setup Schedule, Alternative Specimen(s), Minimum Volume, Collection Instructions

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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