Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and Rifampin Resistance PCR
Alternate test name
Mtb PCR, TB PCR, MTBC PCR, GeneXpert MTB/RIF Ultra, GeneXpert
Lab area
Microbiology - General
Method and equipment
Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra
Expected turn-around time
24 hours
Specimen type
Sputum (induced or expectorated)
Specimen requirements
Minimum of 2 mL
Storage and transportation
Fresh specimens should be stored and transported at 2-8°C following collection.
Special requirements
Processed concentrates will not be accepted.
Shipping information
The Hospital for Sick Children
Division of Microbiology
555 University Avenue, Atrium, Room 3676
Toronto, ON
Canada
M5G 1X8
Phone: 416-813-6000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Disease condition
Tuberculosis (TB)
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