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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. If dimorphic fungi, appropriate Gen-Probe is performed (Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis are available).
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 weeks (final)
REFERENCE RANGE By report
TEST METHOD Culture
CPT CODES

87106

87107

87149

87153