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Mycobacterial culture is a test to look for tuberculosis or a related organism in the body. It can be done on tissue taken from the bone marrow, liver, or lungs.
See also:
- Atypical mycobacterial infection
- Tuberculosis
Culture - mycobacterial
How the test is performedA sample of body fluid or tissue is needed. A biopsy or aspiration will be done, depending on the suspected site of infection.
The sample is placed in a special laboratory dish (culture media) and watched to see if tuberculosis or similar bacteria grow.
How to prepare for the testThe preparation depends on the suspected site of infection.
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How the test will feelHow the test will feel depends on the specific procedure.
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Why the test is performedYour doctor may order this test if you have signs of tuberculosis or a related infection.
Normal ValuesIf there is no disease present, there will be no growth of bacteria in the culture medium.
What abnormal results meanMycobacterium tuberculosis or similar bacteria is present in the culture.
What the risks areRisks depend on the specific biopsy or aspiration being performed. There are no risks associated with the culture itself.
ReferencesIseman MD. Tuberculosis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 345.
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∙ 12y agoMycobacterial culture is a test to look for the bacteria that cause tuberculosisand similiar infections.
See also: Sputum stain for mycobacteria
Alternative NamesCulture - mycobacterial
How the test is performedA sample of body fluid or tissue is needed. This may be taken from the lungs, liver, or bone marrow.
Most often, you will be asked to cough deeply and spit out the material that comes up from your lungs, called sputum.
A biopsy or aspiration may also be done.
The sample is placed in a special laboratory dish (culture media) and watched to see if the bacteria that causes TB grows.
How to prepare for the testThe preparation depends on how the test is done.
For details, see:
How the test will feelHow the test will feel depends on the specific procedure.
For details, see:
Why the test is performedYour doctor may order this test if you have signs of tuberculosis or a related infection.
Normal ValuesIf there is no disease present, there will be no growth of bacteria in the culture medium.
What abnormal results meanMycobacterium tuberculosis or similar bacteria is present in the culture.
What the risks areRisks depend on the specific biopsy or aspiration being performed. There are no risks associated with the culture itself.
ReferencesIseman MD. Tuberculosis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 345.
Ellner JJ.Tuberculosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds.Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 332.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 12/06/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Jatin M. Vyas, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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