&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;SpecimenType-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN TYPE&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Varies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; data-message-author-role=&quot;assistant&quot; data-message-id=&quot;43369f13-83b3-4263-b2f4-a5dbbea288d6&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN REQUIRED&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The high sensitivity of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification necessitates processing specimens in an environment free from contamination by Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;When a single specimen is shared between mycobacterial culture, acid-fast smear, and/or M. tuberculosis PCR, it should ideally be 2 mL for body fluid, 3 mL for respiratory specimens, or a pea-sized tissue sample. Smaller volumes may reduce test sensitivity, and insufficient volume will result in test cancellation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Preferred specimens include body fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), ocular fluid, respiratory samples (e.g., bronchoalveolar lavage [BAL], bronchial washing, sputum), feces, fresh tissue, bone, bone marrow, or urine. Submit raw clinical samples rather than culture isolates for testing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Acceptable specimens include N-acetyl-L-cysteine/sodium hydroxide (NALC/NaOH)-treated respiratory specimens like BAL, bronchial washing, respiratory fluid, sputum, or tracheal secretions, if no fresh specimen is available.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Choose only one of the following specimens:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Body fluid (sources: body, bone marrow aspirate, ocular, or CSF)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Container/Tube: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Volume: 1 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Additional Information: Only fresh, non-NALC/NaOH-digested body fluids accepted.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Gastric washing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Container/Tube: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Volume: 2 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Collection Instructions: Neutralize with 20 mg sodium carbonate per 2 mL within 4 hours of collection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Respiratory (sources: BAL, bronchial washing, or sputum)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Container/Tube: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Volume: 1 mL for PCR only, or 3 mL if ordered with smear and culture.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Feces&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Container/Tube: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Volume: 5 to 10 g&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Additional Information: Only fresh, non-NALC/NaOH-digested fecal specimens accepted.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Tissue (sources: fresh tissue, bone, or bone marrow biopsy)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Container/Tube: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Volume: 5 to 10 mm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Collection Instructions: Keep moist with sterile water or saline; only fresh, non-NALC/NaOH-digested tissue accepted.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Urine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Container/Tube: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Volume: 1 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Acceptable:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;NALC/NaOH-digested respiratory specimens&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Sources: Lavage fluid, bronchial washing, gastric washing, respiratory fluid, sputum, or tracheal secretion&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Container/Tube: Sterile container&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Volume: 2 mL&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Collection Instructions: Submit digested specimen treated with NALC/NaOH; clearly indicate on container and order form that specimen is digested.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

Molybdenum, Serum, Thailand

Molybdenum, Blood, Thailand

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies