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TB PCR (PCR detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and mutations for Rifampicin resistance)

Code

TBPC

Sample Reqs

All samples except blood cultures and urine, as clinically requested. 

Turnaround

1 day

Special instructions

This test is automatically added if the direct auramine microscopy is positive on AFB culture requests and no known previous history.


Sample type guide


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Updated Tuesday, 26 November 2024