ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0062224: Blastomyces dermatitidis Identification by DNA Probe

Test Mnemonic: MC BP
Methodology: Nucleic Acid Probe

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Viable fungal isolate in pure culture on nonblood-containing fungal medium.

Transport: Viable fungal isolate in pure culture on nonblood-containing fungal medium 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.

Remarks: Indicate the suspected pathogen and the source of isolate. Results may be delayed if growth of the organism is inadequate.

Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable, frozen, or mixed cultures.  Leaking containers.  Organisms submitted on an agar plate.

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

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
87149