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Sputum - three consecutive, early morning specimens
Urine - three consecutive, early morning specimens (50mL). Culture only; no smear.
Blood for MAC in immunosuppressed/positive patients - add 7mL blood to one MB/BacT bottle. Media available from Pathology.
Bone Marrow - as for blood
Other specimens - eg: Bronchial washings, tissues, fluids (CSF, pleural, ascitic, etc),
gastric lavage, pus.
Faeces and swabs - are generally not accepted due to low sensitivity.
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
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