ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Exploration of factors associated with turnaround time when evaluating non-tuberculous mycobacterium cultures.
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Background: A positive culture of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is a key diagnostic criterion for NTM disease. Due to the slow growth rate of NTM, the turnaround time (TAT) for culture specimens is often lengthy, posing significant challenges for the diagnosis and treatment of related diseases. This study aimed to explore factors influencing TAT in NTM culture testing, assess its potential clinical value, and identify ways to expedite clinical decision-making. Methods: NTM identified by Results: A total of 289 NTM strains were finally enrolled in this study, including rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM, Conclusion: TAT for NTM culture was significantly influenced by species category, with RGM showing shorter TATs than SGM. Variations in TAT were observed among different species within the same complex. Additionally, TAT was associated with clinical diagnoses and imaging findings. The acid-fast bacilli smear result was the only independent factor affecting TAT, which could help to guide clinical workflow optimization.
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