TB/Mycobacteria

Test/Investigation

TB/Mycobacteria

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Microscopy and culture

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

<12 Hrs/ 24Hrs

Sample type

Sputum, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Pleural fluid, swabs

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Microscopy 3 days Culture 6 weeks minimum with a maximum of 12 weeks

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

NNUH