Detect and identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in respiratory and other defined specimen types. Per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelines, a culture must be performed on all samples regardless of the molecular test result (MIC.64820). By ordering this test, the client has assumed responsibility for performance of the culture.
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).