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Fungal Sequencing, ITS Region
Test Code16579
CPT Codes
87153
Preferred Specimen
Pure culture isolate of yeast or mold on agar slant in a double-walled container
Instructions
Subculture isolate to the appropriate slant and submit in double walled container.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Viable organism
Refrigerated: Viable organism
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Viable organism
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed cultures
Methodology
ITS Sequencing (ITS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 14-21 days following set up
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This test uses DNA sequencing and analysis of the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) reqion of the rRNA gene to identify fungi to the genus level or below, allowing faster identification.