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HelpTest Code MTBPZ Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Pyrazinamide Resistance by pncA DNA Sequencing, Varies
Infectious
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
VariesShipping Instructions
1. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Necessary Information
Specimen source and suspected organism identification are required.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Organism
Supplies: Infectious Container, Large (T146)
Container/Tube: Middlebrook 7H10 agar slant
Specimen Volume: Isolate
Collection Instructions: Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | |||
Reference Values
Pyrazinamide resistance not detected
Day(s) Performed
Varies
CPT Code Information
87153-Mtb PZA Confirmation, pncA Sequence
Report Available
7 to 21 daysSpecimen Retention Time
1 yearReject Due To
| Agar plate | Reject |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTBVP | Mtb PZA Confirmation, pnc A Sequence | No, (Bill Only) | No |