Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, RT-PCR with Rifampin, non-sputum sources (GeneXpert)

Detection and identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex from non-sputum specimens. Test includes detection of an rpoB gene associated with rifampin resistance.

Portal Ordering Code: MTBRIF
CPT Code(s): 87556

Fee Schedule

Storage and Transport Criteria: Specimen Storage Specimen Transport

Acceptable Specimens

Minimum Volume

Frozen Range
-70°C - 0°C

Refrigerated Range
0.1°C - 8°C

Room Temperature Range
8.1°C - 30°C

Stability at
4°C - 25°C

Blood, CSF, Fluids, Gastric lavage, Stool, Tissues, Urine Processed sediment - 0.5 ml Reject Acceptable up to 7 days Reject 8 hours
Includes: N/A
Methodology: NAAT
Assay Category: LDT (Laboratory Developed Test)
Reference Range: See laboratory report
Alternative Names: AFB PCR
Preferred Specimen(s): Blood

CSF

Fluids

Gastric lavage

Stool

Tissues

Urine
Alternative Specimen(s): N/A
Minimum Volume: Processed sediment - 0.5 ml
Special Instructions: EDTA (lavender/purple top tubes) and coagulated blood (red-top tubes) are not acceptable specimens.
Reject Criteria: Inadequately labeled specimens

Leaking specimens

QNS (quantities not sufficient)

Specimens not meeting the Storage & Transport criteria upon receipt at laboratory
Setup Schedule: Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn around time (TAT): 2 business days from arrival at the lab.

Acceptable Specimens	Minimum Volume	Frozen Range -70°C - 0°C	Refrigerated Range 0.1°C - 8°C	Room Temperature Range 8.1°C - 30°C	Stability at 4°C - 25°C
		Specimen Storage			Specimen Transport
Blood, CSF, Fluids, Gastric lavage, Stool, Tissues, Urine	Processed sediment - 0.5 ml	Reject	Acceptable up to 7 days	Reject	8 hours