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Coccidiodes immitis PCR Direct
MessageOutpatient: Collect at Main Hospital or Front Desk Lab Only
Test Code
LAB6244
Alias/See Also
Cocci PCR, Coccidioides immitis rRNA by DNA probe
CPT Codes
87798
Preferred Specimen
5-10 mL Respiratory- sputum, bronch wash, BAL in a sterile container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
<2 hrs at RT
<24 hrs at 4° C
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
<2.5 mL, swabs, 24 Hour pooled specimens
Non respiratory specimens
Non respiratory specimens
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
M, W, F
Report Available
7 days
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
MONTEREY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH LAB (831-625-4811)
