At the end of last year, testing for Beta-D-Glucan (BDG) was brought in-house. The median turnaround time using the new in-house assay is around two days, which facilitates a greater impact on antifungal stewardship when the result is negative.
TB MTB/RIF Rapid Molecular Assay
Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
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Reporting frequency | TAT - within 24 hours |
Collection conditions
Respiratory and non - respiratory specimens (sputum, bronchial alveolar lavage, endotracheal tube aspirate, nasopharyngeal tube aspirate), pus, tissue, fluid, lymph node etc. Only available after consultation with Microbiology Consultant.
Additional information
Sample stability – 1 month
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