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Mycology Reference Culture Identification (Fungus/Yeast)
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| TEST NAME | Mycology Reference Culture Identification (Fungus/Yeast) |
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| DEPARTMENT | MYCOB |
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| TESTS | M2 |
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| DESCRIPTION | A combination of morphologic, biochemicals, and MALDI-TOF is performed for identification. |
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: Pure culture on mycology slanted media, i.e., SAB or IMA. Specify isolate identification or rule out. Do not send plates. CONTAINER: Submit in a double container according to the IATA Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room temperature (15-30°C) within 72hrs |
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| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 4-6 weeks (final) |
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| REFERENCE RANGE | By report |
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| TEST METHOD | Culture |
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| CPT CODES | 87106 87107 87149 87153 |
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