Mycobacterium tuberculosis, NAA With Acid-fast Smear and Culture and Reflex to ID and Susc. Testing*

Detect and identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis in specified specimen types.

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

When collecting sputum, have the patient brush teeth, remove dentures, and rinse mouth with water. Instruct the patient not to collect saliva. When collecting aspirates, use standard aseptic preparation. Lung respiratory tissue may be fresh or frozen; no fixative.