Test Includes: Isolation of fungus and identification by Gen-Probe Accuprobe Test |
Reporting
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Results Available: 21-28 days |
Contact #s: 512-458-7455 for prior approval Technical questions: 512-458-7586 |
Reference
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Method: Accuprobe culture confirmation test; hybridization of ribosomal RNA to probe detected by chemiluminesence |
Turnaround Time: 21-28 days |
Reference Range: Negative |
Limitations: Delay in transport of specimen could compromise isolation of organism. |
Interpretation: Positive by DNA Probe Test means that the probe detected ribosomal RNA of Histoplasma capsulatum from the isolate. |
Specimen Requirements
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Specimen Collection: |
Sample Type: Clinical specimen. |
Volume/Amount Required: 3 mL to 15 mL |
Preferred Specimen: Sputum; Tissue; Exudate; Blood; Bone marrow |
Collection/Preservation: No preservative. |
Storage Instructions: Transport specimen as soon as possible. If transport is delayed over one hour, refrigerate specimen, unless blood. |
Causes for Rejection: Specimens received frozen, in formalin, or in culture medium will be rejected. Swabs are discouraged unless the only specimen available; submit swabs in 5 mL sterile saline. Blood specimens less than 5 mL are unacceptable. Refrigerated blood specimens will be rejected. |
Sample Container: Triple-contained. Sterile, leak-proof, 50 mL conical tube preferred for primary container. Add up to 10 mL of sterile saline to tissue if needed to maintain moisture during transport. If blood, prefer yellow-top with ACD; may also contain SPS. Green-top is acceptable with lithium or heparin. |
Sample Test Kit: |
Availability: Testing available upon approval by Dr. Penfield. |
Diagnostic Information: Approval for this testing must be obtained prior to shipping by telephoning Dr. Susan Penfield at 512-458-7455. |
Specimen Submission
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Required Request Form: G-2B |
Specimen Handling: |
Transport Temperature: Ambient acceptable but 2-8º C preferred for non-sterile specimens. |
Shipping Requirements: Triple-contained and packaged to meet requirements of DOT, USPS, PHS, and IATA for shipping of clinical specimens. |
Billing
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CPT Code: 87102 |
Fees: |