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Fungal Identification, Molds [39489X]
Test Code7578
Includes
In the event of an initial identification of Coccidioides, Histoplasma, or Blastomyces, the following additional identification methods will be performed at an additional charge: Coccidioides DNA Probe (CPT code: 87149); Histpolasma DNA Probe (CPT code: 87149); Blastomyces DNA Probe (CPT code: 87149).
If an additional identification method is required, ITS nucleic acid sequencing may be added at an additional charge (CPT code: 87153).
Susceptibilities will be added upon request.
If an additional identification method is required, ITS nucleic acid sequencing may be added at an additional charge (CPT code: 87153).
Susceptibilities will be added upon request.
Preferred Specimen
Pure isolate on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Instructions
Stability of the isolate will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable.
Transport Container
Agar Slant
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Stability varies with isolate
Refrigerated: Stability varies with isolate
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Stability varies with isolate
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Phenotypic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 10 days
Clinical Significance
Fungal identification of pure colony isolates provides an aid in the diagnosis of filamentous fungi and selection of therapy.