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Anti-Fungal Panel

Message
Antifungal testing available for: Anidulafungin, Amphotericin B, Caspofungin, 5-Flucytosine, Posaconazole, Voriconazole, Itraconazole, Fluconazole.


Test Code
AFP


CPT Codes
87186

Preferred Specimen
MCL Isolated Yeast


Methodology
Colorimetric microdilution

Setup Schedule
Performed Monday- Wednesday, Report available: 2 days


Report Available
2 days


Limitations
Reported MIC interpretations are based on CLSI M27-A4


Reference Range
SEE REPORT


Clinical Significance
As our patient population is exposed to antibiotic use, candidaisis and other yeast infections become more prevalent. The treatment of yeast infections has increased and, like bacterial resistance, antifungal resistance has been observed via therapy failure.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.