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Test ID: MTBXP    
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Sputum

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Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

The Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF assay utilizes sputum or decontaminated and pelleted sputum sediment. Specimens are inoculated directly into single disposable test cartridge, which contains both DNA extraction and target amplification material. The assay amplifies a 192-bp segment of the rpoB gene for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex identification as well as rifampin resistance profiling. The Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF assay is a closed PCR system that greatly reduces the potential for false-positive results due to specimen cross-contamination as compared with traditional open-system PCR methods.(Package insert: Xpert MTB/RIF. Cepheid. Sunnyvale,CA. GXMTB/RIF-US-10, rev D, 03/2016)

PDF Report Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Monday through Sunday

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

Same day/1 day

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

7 days

Performing Laboratory Location Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester