Pre-Approval Required
None
Supplemental Information or Form
Form
LAB 448 (7/04) MDL 60) completely filled out, front and back
Performed on Specimens From
Sputum,
tissue or body fluid
Acceptable Sample/Specimen Type for Testing
Pure
culture on solid media in tube with tightened screw cap,
taped
Minimum Volume Required
None
Storage & Preservation of Sample/Specimen Prior to Shipping
Incubated at 25°-30°C (or refrigerated)
Transport
None
Sample/Specimen Labeling
Patient name and accession number
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
Ship cultures as infectious substances
Test Methodology
Phenotypic
and DNA sequencing
Turnaround Time
Four weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Results
can be delayed due to contamination or unobtainable due to non-viability of the
culture.
Additional Information
None
MDL Points of Contact
Mycobacterial
and Mycotic Diseases Section
(510) 412-3924 or (510) 412-3926
Email: Yvonne.Jang@cdph.ca.gov or linlin.li@cdph.ca.gov