complex

What it measures

Also listed as: MAC
Tests in the graph that measure it: 4

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure complex

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex PCR Culture and Smear Non-Respiratory

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 14685
Specimen: Urine
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

There are more than 70 species of Mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14685

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex PCR Culture and Smear Respiratory

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 14684
Specimen: See individual tests
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14684

Mycobacteria Culture and Smear with Reflex to AST Cystic Fibrosis

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 14438
Specimen: 10 mL lower respiratory tract specimens collected in a sterile leak-proof containerSee Microbiology section of Specimen Collection & Transport Guide for further instructions.
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

There are more than 70 species of mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14438

Mycobacterial Identification and Susceptibility

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 92186
Specimen: Pure isolate collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

There are more than 70 species of mycobacteria of which the primary pathogen is M. tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic susceptibility, is required to initiate necessary therapy

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 92186

About this page

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