DNA Probe for endemic fungi (Coccidioides spp., Blastomyces dermatitidis, Histoplasma capsulatum)
CPT Code(s)
87797
Synonym(s)
N/A
Performed
In-House
Methodology
GenProbe (AccuProbe) chemoluminescent assay.
Panel/Profile Components
N/A
Critical Values
N/A
Specimen Collection / Handling Requirements
A pure culture of organism on solid agar (plate or slant) at room temperature is required. Universal precautions should be used for handling fungal cultures.
Minimum Specimen Requirements
A pure culture of organism on solid agar (plate or slant) is required.
Turnaround time
- Total testing time: 1 to 10 days from receipt of culture (species dependent)
- Results to Client: <14 business days from receipt of culture
Communication
- Turnaround time non-conformity: Email or call Pathologist on request form to notify them of the
- Specimen rejection: Cause for specimen rejection is noted after the sample has arrived at UT Health San Antonio and the Pathologist on the request form or applicable personnel will be contacted by email or phone.
- Technical Updates: Email Applicable Laboratory
Quality
Quality controls run for each assay according to instructions provided by the manufacturer. QC reviewed by medical technologist before release of results and reviewed once weekly by director.