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