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HelpTest ID CIMT Coccidioides immitis/posadasii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Preferred Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Supplies: Tissue Block Container (T553)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Body tissue
Container/Tube: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block to be cut and returned.
Acceptable Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Body tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container for each individual cut section (scroll).
Collection Instructions: Perform microtomy and prepare five separate 10-micron sections. Each section (scroll) must be placed in a separate sterile container for submission.
Reporting Name
Coccidioides PCR, FFPESpecimen Type
Tissue, ParaffinSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tissue, Paraffin | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Report Available
5 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CIMT | Coccidioides PCR, FFPE | 95913-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CIRR | Coccidioides PCR, FFPE, Result | 95913-0 |
| SRCCI | Coccidioides PCR, FFPE, Source | 31208-2 |
Useful For
Rapid detection of Coccidioides DNA
Aiding in the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using paraffin-embedded tissue specimens
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87798
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)