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Fungal Identification, Molds
Test Code39489
CPT Codes
87107
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 collected on an agar slant in a double-walled container
Instructions
Stability of isolates will be determined by the laboratory. Organism must be viable.
Stability varies with isolate.
Stability varies with isolate.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: See Instructions
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Phenotypic
Setup Schedule
Evening Sets up 5 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 17 to 42 days.
Clinical Significance
Fungal identification of pure colony isolates provides an aid in the diagnosis of filamentous fungi and selection of therapy.
