TB Identification
Clinical Background:
The initial isolate must be fully identified to species level to allow appropriate management and treatment of the patient
The initial isolate must be fully identified to species level to allow appropriate management and treatment of the patient
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Mycobacterial isolate on solid media or in lquid culture
Mycobacterial isolate on solid media or in lquid culture
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Minimum Volume Adult:
N/A
N/A
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
N/A
N/A
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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
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
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Other Info:
Referred to Birmingham PHE
Referred to Birmingham PHE