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Test ID: AFB CULTURE & SMEAR AFB - NUH

Test Name:
AFB CULTURE & SMEAR AFB - NUH
Test Code:
O CMTB N
Specialised Test:
No - Send Out Test
Turnaround Time:
Monday through Sunday, TAT 8 weeks
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Send Out Test (NUH)
Additional Test Note:
With effect from 1 February 2021, at least 40mL of first pass early morning urine is required for isolation of mycobacteria.Mid-stream, catheterized and 24-hour pooled urine are not acceptable.Collect the urine in 2 or more sterile containers without boric acid and submit to the laboratory as soon as possible. Volume less than 40mL will be rejected and repeated collection will be advised.
Sample Requirement:
Submit only one of the followingSpecimen Type: SputumContainer/Tube: Sterile screw-capped containerVolume: 5.0mLMinimum Volume: 2.0mLCollection Instructions: First morning, deep cough specimen is preferred.Specimen Type: UrineContainer/Tube: Plain sterile container without boric acidVolume: 5.0mLMinimum Volume: 2.0mLCollection Instructions: Submit 3 consecutive first morning MSU. AFB smears NOT done for urine samples.Specimen Type: Gastric Washings, CSF, Peritoneal fluid, Pleural fluid, Synovial fluid, other fluids.Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped containerVolume: 10.0mL for CSF; 5.0mL for other fluidsMinimum Volume: 2.0mLCollection Instructions: Gastric lavage should be collected before breakfast. Specimen Type: Blood / Bone MarrowContainer/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)Volume: 4.5mLCollection Instructions: AFB smears NOT done for blood samples. Specimen Type: Bronchial WashingsContainer/Tube: Sterile screw-capped containerVolume: 5.0mLMinimum Volume: 2.0mL
Fasting Requirement:
None
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
26/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement, Turnaround Time

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