TB and mycobacterial culture
Category | Microbiology >> Microbiology |
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Sample & container required | • Respiratory samples (sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial washing, tracheal aspirate) • Tissue samples and biopsies including lymph node • Aspirates including fine needle aspirate and gastric washings • Fluids (pleural, ascetic, pericardial, etc.) • Pus samples • Early morning urine (EMU) samples Sterile universal container. |
Sample collection | Sputum specimens: Two to three samples of ≥5mL should be collected approximately 8 to 24 hours apart with at least one from early morning |
Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or refrigerate overnight |
Turnaround time | 6-8 weeks |
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