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Test ID: 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

Specimen Type

Varies


Shipping 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 

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

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.

Interpretation

Genus and species are reported on fungal isolates whenever possible.

Clinical Reference

Ashbee HR: General approaches for direction detection and identification of fungi. In: Carroll KC, Pfaller MA, Landry ML, et al, eds. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 12th ed. Vol 1. ASM Press; 2019:2035-2055

Report Available

2 to 35 days

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
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.