Test ID: MTBVC
Mtb Susp Confirm Single Antimicrobial

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing

Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.