TB Drug Resistance- MDRsure (Hain's Line Probe Assay)

Details

Test Code: SMO10038

Technique: PCR and Line Probe assay

Technique: Pus/Body fluids (Pleural/Ascitic/ Pericardial/Synovial/Ocular) Aspirates/Semen/BAL/Bronchial washings: Submit as much as possible 3 - 5 ml. (1 ml. Minimum) in a sterile, plastic, screw capped container. Send Refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Specify type of specimen on container and TRF. Gastric Lavage: Patient should be fasting for previous 12 hours. Transport 5 - 10 ml. of gastric lavage specimen within 4 hours of collection. Send Refrigerated.DO NOT FREEZE. Specify type of specimen on container and TRF. Menstrual Blood/Endometrial curetting's/ Tissues/Swabs: Submit as much as practicable in ster

Technique: 2-8C

Sample Collection Instruction: DO NOT FREEZE

Reported on: 7th working day if received before 1500hrs