Coccidioides immitis Identification by DNA Probe
| CPT Code(s): | 87149 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Actively growing fungal isolate in pure culture. Specimen Preparation:Transport sealed container pure culture on non-blood containing fungal medium. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. If culture is suspected to be of a microorganism listed by the IATA as infectious to humans, submit according to Biological Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Stability:Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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