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Test ID: MTBPZ    
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Pyrazinamide Resistance by pncA DNA Sequencing

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection of genotypic resistance to pyrazinamide by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
MTBVPMtb PZA Confirmation, pnc A SequenceNo, (Bill Only)No

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

When this test is ordered, the reflex test may be performed and charged.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

DNA Sequencing

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Mtb PZA Resistance, pncA Sequencing

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

(AFB) Acid-Fast Bacilli
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)
Antibiotic Susceptibility
Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Bacillus, Acid-Fast
MTB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Susceptibility-Broth
Susceptibility Testing
Susceptibility, Mycobacterium tuberculosis
TB (Tuberculosis)
Tubercle Bacilli: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB)