Test Name
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, CSF
Alternate DescriptionAFB, CSF by TMA; Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex - Direct Detection
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeCerebral Spinal Fluid
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Sterile, plastic CSF Tube
Summary Test NameMycobacterium tuberculosis, CSF
Container Microbiology3.0 ml CSF in a sterile plastic CSF tube
Minimum Volume1.0 ml CSF
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Reference ValueAccompanies report