Pseudonyms

Mycobacterium PCR / MTB complex PCR

Collection Requirements

Tissue, Urine, Respiratory specimens in a sterile container

Tube Colour

Yellow top universal

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Daily (Mon - Fri)

Reference Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL), 792 Elizabeth Street Melbourne , 3000.

Fee

Medicare rebatable

Test code: MTBP

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