Fungal Isolate Identification

Test Code

390

CPT Codes
Dependent on method of identification. <br /> Yeast (CPT code(s): 87106) or Mold (CPT code(s): 87107) or Gas liquid chromatography (CPT code(s): 87143) or Direct probe (CPT code(s): 87149). If submitted culture is no growth or mixed growth with no further identification (CPT code(s): 87999).

Preferred Specimen

Pure culture on sealed slant. Indicate source.

Minimum Volume

Any amount of specimen. Must be viable.

Transport Container

Agar slant sealed with tape, parafilm or plastic bag

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Stability varies with Isolate

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Non-viable • Frozen isolates

Methodology
Microscopic Examination • Molecular and Biochemical Identification • Morphology

Setup Schedule

Day shift Mon-fri

Report Available

30-60 days

Clinical Significance

The clinical significance of an isolate varies with the identification, source, and clinical symptoms manifested.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Lenexa

10101 Renner Blvd

Lenexa, KS 66219-9752

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.