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Test Code FUNID Culture Referred for Identification, Fungus

Infectious

Reporting Name

Culture Referred for ID, Fungus

Useful For

Identification of pure isolates of filamentous fungi and yeast

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Varies


Shipping Instructions


1. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines for shipping information.

2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance, if appropriate.



Necessary Information


1. Specimen source (anatomic body site) is required.

2. Isolate description is required: Gram stain reaction, morphology, tests performed.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Yeast or filamentous fungus in pure culture

Supplies: Infectious Container, Large (T146)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sabouraud dextrose agar slant

Acceptable: Inhibitory mold agar slant

Specimen Volume: Isolated mold or yeast

Collection Instructions: Yeast or filamentous fungus must be in pure culture, actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

87107-Culture, fungi, definitive identification

87106-Culture, fungi, definitive identification, each organism; yeast (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)

87153-D2 fungal sequencing Identification (if appropriate)

87153-ITS Fungal Sequencing (if appropriate)

Report Available

2 to 35 days

Reject Due To

Agar plate Reject
 

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
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
ITSF ITS Fungal Sequencing No, (Bill Only) No
RMALF Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi 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.

Method Name

Macroscopic/Microscopic/D2 and Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) rDNA Gene Sequencing/Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)

Dimorphic Pathogen Identification Confirmation: D2 and ITS rDNA Gene Sequencing/MALDI-TOF MS

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.