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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
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
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
