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Lab Test Dictionary

Fungal Identification, Molds (39489)

Methodology

Phenotypic


Specimen Type

Culture Isolate

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB4184

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

1-4 Weeks


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Pure isolate on an agar slant in a double walled container

Container Type

Agar Slant


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Processing Instructions

Indicate original specimen ID and source of specimen in comments and on specimen. Stability of isolates will be determined by the lab. Organism must be viable.


Included Tests

In the event of an initial identification of Coccidioides, Histoplasma, or Blastomyces, the following additional identification methods will be performed: Coccidioides DNA Probe; Histpolasma DNA Probe; Blastomyces DNA Probe. If an additional identification method is required, ITS nucleic acid sequencing may be added. Susceptibilities will be added upon request.


CPT Codes

87107; 87149; 87149; 87149; 87153


Revised

09-27-22