MTB/Rifampin Resistance by PCR, Respiratory Only

Orderable EAP code:

LAB102617

Billable EAP Codes:

80001585 x 1
80002612 x 1 (if Rifampin resistance resulted)

CPT Codes:

87556 x 1
87798 x 1 (if Rifampin resistance resulted)

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 4 Hours
Urgent: 2 Hours

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Critical Values:

All positive MTB results will be phoned per the Critical Value Policy.

Specimen Requirements:

  • Raw sputum only. Induced or expectorated sputum is acceptable.
  • Should receive 2 sputum samples at least 8 hours apart.
  • Minimum sample requirement - 1 ml
  • BAL samples unacceptable.

Reference Range:

Negative

Comments:

Performance of the Xpert MTB/RIFAssay has not been evaluated with samples from patients less than 18 years of age.

Synonyms:

MTB, TB, Mycobacterium