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TB - WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING

TB - WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING: 1 parameter from a urine sample, no fasting.

Sample
Urine
Fasting
Not required
Expected report time
10–14 days
Parameters
1

What is the TB - WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING?

TB - WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING includes TB Whole Genome Sequencing Report. The listed sample is Sputum or BAL or Tissue or Biopsy or Lymph nodes or Urine or Body fluid or CSF or Pleural fluid or Synovial fluid or Ascitic fluid or Gastric Lavage or FNAC or Pus or Abscesses or Cold Abscesses or Pure culture.. The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.

What does the TB - WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING measure?

1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.

Other measurements1 parameter
ParameterUnit
TB Whole Genome Sequencing Report—

The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.

TB - WHOLE GENOME SEQUENCING: sample & preparation

Sample: Urine. Fasting: Not required.

  • Submit a pure culture isolate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (or, if unavailable, the primary specimen as advised by the reference laboratory) with relevant clinical and prior drug-susceptibility history. Package and ship the isolate per biosafety and reference-laboratory transport requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Can I book this test for home collection?
Home collection is not listed for this item. Contact the booking team for collection options.
When is the report expected?
The catalogue lists 10–14 days. Confirm the collection and report schedule with the booking team.
Can I book this with other tests?
You can add available tests to the same cart. Review the combined preparation instructions and collection requirements with the booking team.

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1 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: 10–14 days

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