Mycobacterial Identification and Susceptibility
Use
There are more than 70 species of mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification and, if appropriate, antibiotic susceptibility is required to initiate necessary therapy.
Special Instructions
Preferred specimen: pure isolate on an agar slant in a double walled container. Acceptable: 3 mL (3 mL minimum) positive broth bottle or tube. Organism must be viable. For Nocardia identification refer to Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility, Aerobic or Bacteria Identification, Aerobic.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
42-56 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tumor Tissue
Volume
(preferred) pure isolate on an agar slant in a double walled container; (acceptable) 3 mL (3 mL minimum) positive broth bottle or tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
agar slant in a double‑walled container; broth bottle or tube
Collection Instructions
Preferred specimen: pure isolate on an agar slant in a double walled container; acceptable: positive broth bottle or tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |