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3016687
Coccidioides by PCR
COCCI PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Adjunct test to aid in the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis. Test is not a substitute for culture and/or serology.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum, CSF, tissue
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum or CSF to a sterile container (Min: 0.5 mL).
Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Paraffin-embedded tissue (FFPE), serum, plasma, whole blood.
Remarks
Specimen source required
Stability
Respiratory and CSF: Ambient: 14 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 14 days
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test detects but does not differentiate C. immitis and C. posadasii.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3016688 | Coccidioides Source | 66746-9 |
| 3016689 | Coccidioides by PCR | 97916-1 |
* 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.
Aliases
- Valley Fever
Coccidioides by PCR
