CPT codes 87153: AFB Sequencing

What it measures

Also listed as: CPT code(s) 87153: AFB Sequencing
Tests in the graph that measure it: 5

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 CPT codes 87153: AFB Sequencing

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 with Fluorochrome Smear

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 4554
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 4554

Mycobacterium Culture Blood

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 10526
Specimen: Blood
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Since the mid-1980s and expanding size of the immunocompromised patient population, the incidence of septicemia caused by opportunistic pathogens such as yeast, fungi and mycobacteria has risen. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) complex and mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT), especially Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), have become resurgent.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended that every effort must be made for laboratories to use the most rapid methods available for diagnostic mycobacteria testing. These recommendations include the use of a liquid medium for mycobacterial culture. The BD BACTEC fluorescent series instruments are designed for the rapid detection of microorganisms in clinical specimens.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10526

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Rifampin Resistance CulturePCRSputum

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 94578
Specimen: 10 mL sputum collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium (M.) tuberculosis (TB) complex organisms remains a major global and public health problem with tuberculosis being cited as the leading cause of death due to a single infectious agent.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 94578

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