TB investigations fluids, CSF, Ascitic fluid, pleural fluid
Description:
CSF, ascitic fluid, pleural fluid and other fluids (please specify) for mycobacteria investigation.
Microscopy (auramine staining for AFB ) and culture (BD MGIT and LJ culture) is performed in Viapath Analytics St Thomas's Microbiology. Positive cultures are referred to the National Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory for identification and sensitivity testing.
Turn around time microscopy 1-2 days, culture 8-10weeks (8 weeks for a negative culture).
Significant auramine and culture results are telephoned to the ward or clinical team by Microbiology Clinical staff.Microscopy, isolation of Mycobacteria.
Microscopy (auramine staining for AFB ) and culture (BD MGIT and LJ culture) is performed in Viapath Analytics St Thomas's Microbiology. Positive cultures are referred to the National Mycobacterium Reference Laboratory for identification and sensitivity testing.
Turn around time microscopy 1-2 days, culture 8-10weeks (8 weeks for a negative culture).
Significant auramine and culture results are telephoned to the ward or clinical team by Microbiology Clinical staff.Microscopy, isolation of Mycobacteria.
Clinical details:
Mycobacterial infection, TB, AFB
Synonyms or keywords:
AFB, auramine stain, CSF, ascitic fluid, pleural fluid.
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Last updated: 01/10/2020
