• Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
• MTB c/s

A. Sputum Collection
The most productive sputum can be collected in the morning.

1. Expectorated Sputum

• Rinse the mouth and gargle with water. Do not brush teeth prior to collection.
• Take a deep breath and make a deep cough. Good quality sputum should not contain saliva. Specimen should be collected in a sterile leak-proof container and delivered to the laboratory without delay.
•  Properly close and wipe dry the container. Label sample container with patient's complete name, with date and time of collection.

2. Induced Sputum

• Rinse the mouth and gargle with water. Do not brush teeth prior to collection.
• Take a deep breath and make a deep cough. Collect the induced sputum into a sterile leak-proof container and deliver to the laboratory without delay.
• Properly close and wipe the container dry. Label sample container with patient's complete name, with date and time of collection.

B. Endotracheal Aspirate Collection

C. Pleural Effusion

D. Urine

Tuberculosis is a chronic, granulomatous disease caused by M. tuberculosis. Identification, and, if appropriate, antibiotic sensitivity, is required to initiate necessary therapy.

TB is an infectious bacterial disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects the lungs.

Plastic leak proof sterile container (screw cap) 

• 2 mL Sputum/ETA/Pleural Fluid
• 100 mL Urine

(RESULT AFTER 60 DAYS)