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Instructions and Kit Contents for Collecting and Submitting Specimens

Kit #12 Specimens for Tuberculosis & Fungal Diagnosis (Category “A”)

1 – Dual mailer - 2" x 3.75"
1 – Centrifuge tube, 50 mL
1 – Plastic bag - 4" x 8" Ziploc
1 – Shipping label - Biological substance
(DCH-0800W)
1 - Instructions

 

Kit #42B Bacterial & Fungal Cultures - Infectious Substance (Category “B”)

1 – Category B shipper
1 – Bio bag
5 – Plastic bag - 4" x 8" Ziploc
1 – Absorbent strip
1 – Wadding

1 – Return label

 

 

Outside Resources

  • Mycobacterial Specimen Collection: The CDC Core Curriculum on Tuberculosis details how to accurately and appropriately collect sputum specimens for TB identification starting on page 51. This includes different sputum production methods, like coughing, induction, bronchoscopy, and gastric aspiration. 
  • A Clinician’s Guide to the TB Laboratory: Utilize this guide to understand the difference procedures used for laboratory testing for TB. It reviews and explains everything from IGRAs to serum drug level testing.

 

If you have any questions about specimen shipment and processing, please contact Angie Schooley, MDHHS Bureau of Labs Mycobacteriology / Mycology Unit Manager: (517) 335-9637 / schooleya@michigan.gov.

Source: Michigan Bureau of Laboratories website