Mycobacterium tuberculosis (CSF)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TBCS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2368

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Register with a B or W number. Send with a copy of the form and 3 lasi labels

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Synonyms

MTB Complex DNA Detection
TB PCR
Tuberculosis PCR
TB

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

  • CSF

Specimen Type

  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Last updated: 18/10/2026