Adults: 1 x 10 mL pale yellow top SPS tube (available from CLS Referrals Department). At least 5 mL blood required.
Pediatric: 1 x 3 mL pale yellow top SPS tube (available from CLS Referrals Department).
Alternately, if required blood volume cannot be obtained, BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vials may be inoculated at the patient's bedside. To obtain BACTEC Myco/F Lytic vials, contact the Provincial Laboratory Mycobacteriology Department at 944-1200.
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