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0062225
Coccidioides immitis Identification
MC CP
Ordering Recommendation
Use to identify C. immitis (yeast or mold form) from a pure isolate.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Actively growing fungal isolate in pure culture.
Specimen Preparation
Transport sealed container pure culture on non-blood containing fungal medium. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions
Mixed or non-viable organisms. Agar plate.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometry/Sequencing
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-7 days
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Results may be delayed if growth of the organism is inadequate.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
Varies based on Identification methods
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0062225 | Coccidioides immitis Identification | 4994-0 |
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Aliases
- C immitis DNA test
- C immitis identification
Coccidioides immitis Identification
