Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Plain Spot Urine
- Sputum
- BAL
- Trap
- Aspirate
- Fluid
- Tissue
- Biopsy
- Lymph Node
- Pus
- Liquid Swab
- Charcoal Swab
- Blood Culture
- BAL
- Trap
- Faeces
- Tissue
- CSF
- Sterile Site Sample
>3ml of liquid culture or LJ slope
Sample Preparation
>3ml of liquid culture or LJ slopeTurnaround Time
4-7 daysMycobacterial identification
General Information
Positive culture required for TB Whole Genome Sequencing
Notes
Please make sure outer packaging, sample forms or bags are labelled as hazardous, Category 3 organisms.
Please complete the TB ID reference form to accompany any sample.
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Click here for a copy of the National Mycobacterium Reference Service-Central & North (NMRS-Central & North) User Manual.