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Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Sputum/BAL Mycobacterial infection

Sputum/BAL Mycobacterial infection

70ml Sterile Container Pot

Test	Sputum/BAL Mycobacterial infection
Common Abbreviation
Test type	Microscopy and Culture
Sample type	Sputum
Specimen Container Type	70ml Sterile Container Pot
Sample Testing Amount	N/A

Stability
Turnaround Time	Up to 6 weeks
Laboratory	Scarborough, York
Reference Interval
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