ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0062226: Histoplasma capsulatum Identification by DNA Probe |
| Test Mnemonic: MC HP | |
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Methodology: Nucleic Acid Probe
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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 |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87149 |