Caspofungin (Cancidas™), Anidulafungin (Eraxis™), and Micafungin (Mycamine™)

CPT Code(s)

87186

Synonym(s)

87188

Performed

Fungus Testing Laboratory

Clinical Indication and Relevance

CAS, ANID, MICA inhibit glucan synthesis which is a necessary component of the fungal cell wall. These agents (echinocandins) have excellent activity against most Candida spp. but do not have activity against Cryptococcus, Rhodotorula, or Trichosporon spp. CAS, ANID, AND MICA have in vitro activity against aspergilli and possibly other moulds.

Yeast CPT 87186, Moulds CPT 87188

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