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Infectious
Additional Codes
FUNID
44295
Reporting Name
Culture Referred for ID, FungusUseful For
Identification of pure isolates of filamentous fungi and yeast
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
VariesShipping Instructions
1. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines in Special Instructions 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 is required.
2. Isolate description is required: Gram stain reaction, morphology, tests performed.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Organism 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: Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.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)
87150-Identification rapid PCR coccidioides (if appropriate)
87150 x 2-Identification Histoplasma/Blastomyces, PCR (if appropriate)
87153-D2 fungal sequencing Identification (if appropriate)
87150-Id, Candida auris Rapid PCR (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FUNID | Culture Referred for ID, Fungus | 42804-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FUNID | Culture Referred for ID, Fungus | In Process |
Report Available
2 to 35 daysReflex 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 |
| LCCI | Ident Rapid PCR Coccidioides | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCHB | Id, Histoplasma/Blastomyces PCR | 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 |
| LCCA | Id, Candida auris Rapid PCR | 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 rDNA Gene Sequencing/Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rtPCR)/Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
Dimorphic Pathogen Identification Confirmation: D2 rDNA Gene Sequencing/rtPCR/MALDI-TOF MS
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.