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Test Code CIMT Coccidioides immitis/posadasii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue


Necessary Information


Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Preferred Paraffin-embedded tissue block:

Supplies: Tissue Block Container (T553)

Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)

Sources: Body tissue

Container/Tube: Tissue block

Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block to be cut and returned.

 

Acceptable Paraffin-embedded tissue block:

Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)

Sources: Body tissue

Container/Tube: Sterile container for each individual cut section (scroll).

Collection Instructions: Perform microtomy and prepare five separate 10-micron sections. Each section (scroll) must be placed in a separate sterile container for submission.


Useful For

Rapid detection of Coccidioides DNA

 

Aiding in the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using paraffin-embedded tissue specimens

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting Name

Coccidioides PCR, FFPE

Specimen Type

Tissue, Paraffin

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Tissue, Paraffin Ambient (preferred)
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Any non-FFPE tissue blocks FFPE bone marrow FFPE slides FFPE body fluids Reject

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

5 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87798

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CIMT Coccidioides PCR, FFPE 95913-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CIRR Coccidioides PCR, FFPE, Result 95913-0
SRCCI Coccidioides PCR, FFPE, Source 31208-2