Description
This test is used to detect and identify ten different Mycobacteria strains: M avium, M. celatum, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum 1, M. fortuitum 2, M. gordonae, M. intracellulare, M. kansasii, M. mariunum, and M. avium complex.
Indications
Infection with this microorganism is commonly found in patients with immunodeficiencies such as AIDS.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
Sputum, respiratory/body fluids or urine Room Temperature
Special Precautions
Test covers 16 species of the genus.
Normal Range
Negative
