Newcastle Laboratories

NTM susceptibility

Clinical Background:

Non tuberculosis isolates may be tested for resistance to anti Mycobacterial drugs to guide treatment

Non tuberculosis isolates may be tested for resistance to anti Mycobacterial drugs to guide treatment

Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Microbiology

    Microbiology

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    Mycobacterial isolate

    Mycobacterial isolate

  • Specimen Container Paediatric:

    Mycobacterial isolate

    Mycobacterial isolate

  • Special Requirement:

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

  • Sample Stability:

    Stable for up to 24 hours

    Stable for up to 24 hours

  • Transport Requirements:

    Standard

    Standard

  • Quality Assurance:

    INSTAND External Quality Assurance Scheme

    INSTAND External Quality Assurance Scheme

Availability:

Performed weekly

Turn Around:

up to 14 days

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