Tuberculosis (Sputum)
Test Information
Test Name
Tuberculosis (Sputum)
Synonyms
Mycobacteria, Acid Fast Bacilli, Short Term AFB, TB, AAFB; Mycobacteria culture; TB sputum
Preferred Specimen
Sputum
Testing Location
Referral
Collection Information
Patient Instructions
Preparation
- Each specimen is to be collected on different morning
- Sputum is coughed from lungs into container provided on awakening; not saliva from mouth
Processing Information
Registration Code
TBS
Methodology
Contact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Transport
Refrigerate if delivery delayed
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