CLSI Broth dilution
ITRA
Varies
1. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media
Specimen Volume: Organism in pure culture
Complete and submit with specimen:
1. Fungus Testing Lab request form
Collection Instructions:
1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Other reasons for rejections | Specimens other than actively growing mold in pure culture |
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Varies | Ambient |
Monday-Mould
Tuesday and Thursday-Yeast
87999-Unlisted Microbiology Procedure (Refer to patient report to apply the appropriate CPT code in place of this unlisted CPT code based on specimen organism.)
87188 - mould - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)
87186 - yeast - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)
Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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FITZS | Itraconazole Susceptibility Testing | Not Provided |
Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
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FITZS | Itraconazole Susceptibility Testing | Not Provided |
Change Type | Effective Date |
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New Test | 2024-02-15 |