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Infectious
Useful For
Identification of pure isolates of filamentous fungi and yeast
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| API | Yeast Ident Panel C | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| CNP | Microbial Probe Fungus Ident | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| D2F | D2 Fungal Sequencing Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FUNA | Fungal Ident Panel A | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FUNB | Fungal Ident Panel B | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| GT | Yeast Ident Panel A | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCCI | Ident Rapid PCR Coccidioides | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCHB | Id, Histoplasma/Blastomyces PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RAT1 | Yeast Ident panel B | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALF | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RRU | Yeast Ident Panel D | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALY | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged. All fungal organisms submitted will be identified and billed as appropriate.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Fungi are identified using macroscopic and microscopic morphology, nucleic acid hybridization probes, D2 rDNA gene sequencing, real-time polymerase chain reaction (rtPCR), or MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Dimorphic pathogen identification is confirmed using molecular methods (ie, nucleic acid hybridization probe, D2 rDNA gene sequencing, rtPCR or MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry).
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name
Culture Referred for ID, FungusSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Type: Organism in pure culture
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sabouraud dextrose agar slant
Acceptable: Inhibitory mold agar slant
Specimen Volume: Isolated mold or yeast
Collection Instructions:
1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (Supply T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance, if appropriate.
Additional Information:
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Isolate description is required: Gram stain reaction, morphology, tests performed
3. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines in Special Instructions for shipping information.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request Form (T244) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/microbiology_test_request_form.pdf).
Specimen Minimum Volume
NA
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Clinical Information
Organisms are referred for identification or to confirm an identification made elsewhere. This may provide helpful information regarding the significance of the organism, its role in the disease process, and its possible origin.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Cautions
If the organism is received in mixed culture or contaminated, the report may be delayed or identification may not be possible.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; Varies
Report Available
2 to 35 days: If organism is received in mixed culture or is contaminated, report may be delayed.Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test uses a standard method. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87106-Culture, fungi, definitive identification, each organism; yeast (if appropriate)
87106-Yeast Identification Panel C (if appropriate)
87106-Yeast Identification Panel D (if appropriate)
87106-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast (if appropriate)
87107-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi (if appropriate)
87107-Culture, fungi, definitive identification, each organism; mold (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification Panel A (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification Panel B (if appropriate)
87107-Yeast Identification Panel A (if appropriate)
87107-Yeast Identification Panel B (if appropriate)
87150-Identification rapid PCR coccidioides (if appropriate)
87150 x 2-Identification Histoplasma/Blastomyces, PCR (if appropriate)
87150-Microbial probe, fungus identification (if appropriate)
87153-D2 fungal sequencing Identification (if appropriate)