Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
For the direct detection and identification of fungi in tissue.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
PANFUNGSEQ
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun, Mon, Wed
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
3-5 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Tissue.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer fresh tissue to a sterile container and freeze immediately. (Min: 25 mg) Also acceptable: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue. (Min: 3 10-micron thick sections).
Storage/Transport Temperature
Fresh Tissue: Frozen. FFPE: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Finger nails, toe nails, or bone. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue on slides.
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
This assay detects and identifies human fungal pathogens by Sanger sequencing. This assay cannot differentiate invasive fungal infection from environmental fungal DNA. Clinical correlation of sequencing result is recommended.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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