TB MTB/RIF Rapid Molecular Assay

Test Information

• Container:
  Universal 30ml (white) or Sputum Pot 60ml (silver)
   
• 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. -
   
• Min vol:
  Approx. 1.5 ml specimen
   
• Reporting Frequency:
  TAT - within 24 hours
   

• Additional information

  Sample stability - 1 month

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