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

  1. Turnaround time non-conformity: Email or call Pathologist on request form to notify them of the
  2. 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.
  3. 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.