Fungal Sequencing, ITS Region

Test Code

16579

CPT Codes
87153

Preferred Specimen

Pure culture isolate of yeast or mold on agar slant in a double-walled container

Instructions

Subculture isolate to the appropriate slant and submit in double walled container.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Viable organism
Refrigerated: Viable organism
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Mixed cultures

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.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 14-21 days following set up

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

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.