Pseudonyms
MAC, Mycobacterium, M. tuberculosis (TB) culture and microscopy
Collection Requirements
3 early morning (first void) urine specimens collected on consecutive days, with a minimum volume of 40 mls. _x000D_Note : Specimens with less than 40 mls will be rejected.
Tube Colour
150 ml sterile screw-capped jars (available from laboratory)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
MicrobiologyAvailability
Weekdays, after hours page Medical Microbiologist
Notes
Contact laboratory for instructions on collection
Test code: AFB
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