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Fungal Sequencing, ITS Region

Message
Interfaced 


Test Code
Fungal Sequencing, ITS Region


Quest Code
16579


Preferred Specimen
Pure culture isolate of yeast or mold


Instructions
Preferred specimen is culture isolate in an agar slant in a double walled container. Mixed cultures will not be accepted. Subculture isolate to the appropriate slant and submit in double walled container.


Transport Container
Agar slant double walled container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
ITS Sequencing (ITS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
This test uses DNA sequencing and analysis of the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) reqion of the rRNA gene to identify fungi to the genus level or below, allowing faster identification.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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