| Test Name: Aspirated fluid - Mycobacteria investigation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | AFB (Acid and Alcohol Fast Bacilli)- fluid; Atypical Mycobacteria (Mycobacterium avium complex)-fluid; Mycobacteria investigation- fluid; TB investigation- fluid | ||
| PLS Test Code | TB | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Fluid | Analysis Performed On | |
| Container | Sterile container | Container colour | Blue |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | Turnaround Time Urgent | ||
| Turnaround Other | Microscopy < 8 hours Culture <6 weeks | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily Monday to Friday | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Collected by referring clinician. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||