ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060756: Yeast Identification by ITS rDNA Sequencing

Test Mnemonic: MC YSTSEQ
Methodology: ITS rDNA Sequencing

Performed: Tue, Thu

Reported: 3-8 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Actively growing yeast in pure culture, on agar slant. Specimen source is preferred.

Transport: Organism in pure culture in a sealed container at 20-25°C.

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

Pediatric Collection/Transport:

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

Unacceptable Conditions: Non viable organisms, mixed cultures and leaking containers. Environmental isolates.

Stability: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable

Interpretive Data:
This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



CPT Code(s):
87106