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Test Order
Test Order
Mycobacterium TB Complex - Special Study
CDC-10191
Synonym(s)
MTB DST, TB, Tuberculosis, MTBC
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
Provide the following Specimen Information on the CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form: material submitted (bacterial isolate), the specimen source (type), specimen collection date, date sent to CDC, and transport medium/specimen preservative.
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
To be determined
Minimum Volume Required
To be determined
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
To be determined
Transport Medium
To be determined
Specimen Labeling
This test order can accommodate diagnostic and non-diagnostic specimens. Testing subject to CLIA regulations requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. Ship at room temperature with room-temperature cold packs; must be received within 5 days of shipment. MTBC isolates must be shipped as Infectious substances (Div. 6.2, Class Category A).
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 29
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 29
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Upon shipment, submitter should send an email to the CDC POC providing shipping company, shipped date and package tracking number.
Methodology
Includes different methodologies, inclusive of molecular testing for pyrazinamide susceptibility.
Turnaround Time
Interferences & Limitations
To be determined
Additional Information
To be determined
CDC Points of Contact
Version
1.7
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