CLSI Broth dilution
Fungal sensitivity testing
Mold sensitivity testing
Vfend
VORI
Voriconazole
Varies
1. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines in Special Instructions.
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 rejection | Specimens other than actively growing mould 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 x 4 for mould MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)
87186 x 4 for yeast MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)
Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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FVOST | Voriconazole 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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FVOST | Voriconazole Susceptibility Testing | Not Provided |
Change Type | Effective Date |
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New Test | 2024-03-26 |