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HelpTest Code MTB Culture and Sensitivity, Tissue, Aerobic and Anaerobic
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB898 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC00927 |
| Service code | 23012 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit one of the following
| Preferred |
| White sterile container |
Specimen Type: Tissues, biopsy, bone. Specify the source of specimen.
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Volume: As much as possible.
Collection Instructions: Please refer to Anaerobic Culture (for suitability of samples for anaerobic culture).
Place tissue for culture aseptically into container WITHOUT fixative or other additives.
Specimen Stability and Condition
| Specimen Type | Fluid or Aspirate |
|---|---|
| Transport Condition | Submit sample to lab immediately (ambient) |
| Refrigerate | Acceptable up to 1 day |
| Unacceptable Condition |
Frozen samples Samples in Formalin Universal Transport Medium (UTM) Boric acid bottle Non-sterile container. |
| Special instructions | Colon/gut biopsy is not recommended for culture. |
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 2 - 7 days
Reference Interval
No growth of aerobic and anaerobic pathogens.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of aerobic and anaerobic bacterial infection.
Update
Last updated 28/7/2026
LOINC Code Information
43408-4