TB for Other
| Test Name | TB Culture (Other) |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | (Information Unavailable) |
| Laboratory Module | Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic | TB O A further description of the site from where the specimen was collected should then be entered. For instance: SPU- Sputum expectorated ETT- Endotracheal Tube Use the source dictionary to define the exact location of where the specimen was obtained from for a more accurate processing of the specimen. |
| Specimen Type | Respiratory samples such as sputum, tracheal aspirate, or bronchoscopy samples. |
| Collection Container | Sterile Container |
| Container Information |  |
| Collection Information | Respiratory samples: Sputum, tracheal aspirate or bronchoscopy samples should be collected directly into a sterile container or may be submitted within the endotracheal aspirate tube. |
| Test Schedule | Daily |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 1 to 9 weeks Final: 1 to 9 weeks |
| Stat Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 1 to 9 weeks Final: 1 to 9 weeks |
| Reference Interval | (Information Unavailable) |
| Critical Values | As TB is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes | (Information Unavailable) |
| Storage and Transport | Viability may decrease with prolonged storage so transport as soon as possible. The specimen should then be refrigerated. |
| Test Referred To | Public Health Laboratories, Hamilton |