ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Fungal Identification by ITS rDNA Sequencing : 0060756

Mnemonic: MC YSTSEQ

Methodology: ITS rDNA Sequencing
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Actively growing mould or yeast in pure culture.

Specimen Preparation: Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Remarks: Specimen source preferred.

Unacceptable Conditions: Isolates from environmental sources. Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms. Agar plate.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 4 weeks; Refrigerated: 4 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 87153
 
 

 

 

 
All ARUP Sites:        www.aruplab.com     ·     www.arupconsult.com     ·     www.arup.utah.edu     ·     www.childx.org     ·     www.utahblood.org