Mycology Reference Culture Identification (Fungus/Yeast)

TEST NAME	Mycology Reference Culture Identification (Fungus/Yeast)
DEPARTMENT	MYCOB
TESTS	M2
DESCRIPTION	A combination of morphologic and biochemical tests is conducted. For dimorphic fungi (Coccidioides, Histoplasma, Blastomyces) and Nocardia/Actinomycete, cultures are sent to CDPH MDL for identification.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS	SPECIMEN: Pure culture on mycology slanted media, i.e., SAB or IMA. Specify isolate identification. Do not send plates for fungal ID. CONTAINER: Submit or mail in a double container according to the IATA Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72hrs
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)	4-6 weeks (final)
REFERENCE RANGE	By report
TEST METHOD	Culture
CPT CODES	87106 87107 87149 87153

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