TB - Culture

Synonym(s)	AFB, ZN, TB, Mycobacterium
Specimen	Contact Microbiology to discuss
Paediatric Specimen	Contact Microbiology to discuss
Add-on conditions	Contact Microbiology to discuss
Test Availability	Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
Turnaround Time	See Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) test guide
Where analysed	Canterbury Health Laboratories
Department	Microbiology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2637
Registration Code	TB
Deletion Code	2338
Useful Information	Only urgent ZN stains are done onsite, routine testing is referred to CHL Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty	N/A