Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)

TEST NAME	Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT)
DEPARTMENT	MYCOB
TESTS	T4
DESCRIPTION	GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for the detection of M. tuberculosis complex and Rifampin resistance. FDA approved method for smear negative and smear positive respiratory specimens.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS	SPECIMEN: Processed Respiratory specimens. Unprocessed respiratory specimens – prior approval required. CONTAINER, COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See M. tuberculosis complex NAAT Specimen Collection guide for details.
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)	24-72 hours
REFERENCE RANGE	Negative
TEST METHOD	Cepheid GeneXpert MTB/RIF
CPT CODES	87206 87556

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