TB Cultured & Susceptibility
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Name: TB Cultured & Susceptibility
Code: N5316-SA
Sample Type: Sputum
Turnaround Time (TAT): 3 days
Preparation & Notes
An early morning , deep cough specimen collected on three (3) consecutive days is best for initial diagnosis of tuberculosis . if sputa are collected within the same 24-hour period , a minimum of eight hour between specimen is required . Minimum acceptable specimen volume is two (2) ml .