Histoplasma capsulatum Identification

0062226
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Ordering Recommendation

Use to identify H. capsulatum (yeast or mold form) from a pure isolate.

Mnemonic

MC HP

Methodology

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometry/Sequencing

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

2-7 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Actively growing fungal isolate in pure culture.

Specimen Preparation

Transport sealed container with pure culture on non-blood containing fungal medium. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions

Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms. Agar plate.

Remarks

Results may be delayed if growth of the organism is inadequate.

Stability

Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

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Date of Change
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New Test
Inactive
11/15/2021
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N/A

CPT Codes

Varies depending on method

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0062226 Histoplasma capsulatum Identification 5015-3
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Aliases

  • H capsulatum DNA
  • Histoplasma capsulatum DNA Identification
Histoplasma capsulatum Identification