TB MTB/RIF rapid molecular assay

Description: 
Rapid molecular assay for M.tuberculosis complex and rifampicin resistance
Synonyms or keywords: 
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, AFB, TB, MDRTB, rapid TB, molecular TB, resistant TB
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
For respiratory samples, please send a minimum of 5 ml or equivalent portion in a plain sterile universal container.
Call in advance: 
Test is available for rapid identification of M. tuberculosis DNA in specimens and rifampicin resistance. This test is only validated for respiratory samples.
Turnaround time: 
24 hours Monday to Friday
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Microbiology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 08/06/2021