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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB2100 |
|---|---|
| NBS code | LBC08310 |
| Service code | 23601 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following
| Preferred: | |
| White sterile container | EDTA tube |
Specimen Type: Respiratory aspirates, fresh tissues, biopsies and body fluids
Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-capped container
Volume: 5.0 mL (fluids, aspirates); 5.0 g (tissues)
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL (fluids, aspirates); 2.0 g (tissues)
Collection Instructions: Collect aseptically into a sterile container.
Specimen Type: Whole blood or Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Specimen Type: CSF and Stool specimens – consult with NUH Microbiologist before sending.
Specimen Stability and Condition
Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH
| Specimen Type | All types |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit to lab as soon as possible |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Unacceptable conditions |
Do not freeze sample
Hard bone specimen
|
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Saturday, TAT 1 - 2 days
Reference Interval
Negative for Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex.
Critical Values: Clinician will be informed of positive result.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Rapid molecular diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Update
Last updated 01/09/2026
LOINC Code Information
Not applicable.