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PCR for TB

Source Tissue
Mnemonic
Specimen Requirements Formalin-fixed tissue

(B5 fixed tissue is not acceptable)
Specimen Handling Send to Anatomic Pathology, 11th Floor, Foothills Medical Center.
Additional Information For TB testing on blood, refer to Mycobacteria 
Testing Location Molecular Pathology
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) TB PCR, Mycobacteria TB PCR on Tissue
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