Sample type
Bone marrow
Specimen requirements
Blood sent in a PST (lithium heparin) tube
Minimum volume
0.5ml
Frequency of test
Daily
Turnaround time
Auramine stain - <24 hours
Mycobacterium culture - up to 7 weeks (negative cultures)
What to request on EPR
Mycobacterial culture MCS - > specimen type bone marrow
