Auramine microscopy and continuous monitored incubation for culture of AAFB.
Indicated in the investigation of:
• Pulmonary tuberculosis
• Extra pulmonary tuberculosis can present as “cold” abscesses in almost all sites
• Lymphadenitis
• Bone and joint, including spinal tuberculosis
• Renal mycobacterial disease
Further identification and susceptibility testing are provided following referral to Birmingham PHL laboratory.
Tube
Sputum pot. White topped sterile universal for other samples.
ID
3613.
Availability
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Additional Information
Sample type is dependent on the suspected site of infection.
Full clinical details are essential to providing correct test conditions.
Respiratory: BAL, ET secretions, pleural aspirate & tissue biopsy.
Renal: Early morning urine sample in a white topped sterile universal. Please note: urine samples in boric acid (red topped container) are unsuitable for testing.
TB Meningitis: CSF.
Extra Pulmonary: Dependent on site of disease, include lymph nodes, tissue, pus & gastric biopsies.
If in doubt contact laboratory, Tuberculosis is a notifiable disease.
Turn Around
Microscopy for AAFB available within 24 hours for samples received from Monday to Friday before 12:00pm. TAT for samples received weekends and bank holidays will be 3 days.
Culture 60 days. TAT may be increased if prolonged culture is indicated.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Frequency
3 early morning samples on consecutive days for sputum and urine samples.
IP Routine TAT
Microscopy for AAFB available within 24 hours for samples received from Monday to Friday before 12pm. TAT for samples received at weekends and bank holidays will be 3 days and Culture 60 days. TAT may be increased.
GP Routine TAT
Microscopy for AAFB available within 24 hours for samples received from Monday to Friday before 12:00pm. TAT for samples received at weekends and bank holidays will be 3 days and Culture 60 days. TAT may be increased.