Test ID: FUNID
Culture Referred for Identification, Fungus
NY State Approved 
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Identification of pure isolates of filamentous fungi and yeast
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Nucleic Acid Probe/Conventional Identification Methods
Nucleic acid probes used for identification, when applicable, include those for Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis. Real-time PCR used for identification, when applicable, for Coccidioides species. D2 DNA sequencing used for identification, when applicable, for dermatophytes and nonsporulating fungi.
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Fungal ID
Fungal Identification
Fungi
Fungi ID
Fungi Identification
Fungus
Fungus ID
Fungus Identification
Fungus Referred for Identification
Identification of Fungus
Identification of Yeast
Mold
Referral for Identification
Yeast ID
Yeast Identification
Yeast Referred for Identification
Identification of Candida
Identification of Fungi
Identification of Mold
50025-FUNID
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Specimen Type: Organism
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sabouraud dextrose agar slant
Acceptable: Inhibitory mold agar slant
Specimen Volume: Isolated mold or yeast
Collection Instructions:
1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (Supply T146) and label as an etiologic agent, if appropriate.
Additional Information:
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Isolate description is required: Gram stain reaction, morphology, tests performed
3. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines in Special Instructions for shipping information.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, submit a Microbiology Request Form (Supply T244) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Agar plate |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Organisms are referred to confirm an identification or when an identity is unknown. This may provide helpful information regarding the significance of the organism, its role in the disease process, and its possible origin.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Not applicable
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Genus and species are reported on fungal isolates whenever possible.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
If the organism is received in mixed culture or contaminated, the report may be delayed or identification may not be possible.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
Shea YR: Algorithms for detection and identification of fungi. In Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Ninth edition. Edited by PR Murray, EJ Baron. Washington DC. ASM Press, 2007, pp 1745-1761
Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
Identification of fungi is based on colonial and microscopic morphology, a variety of physiologic or biochemical tests, nucleic acid hybridization probe tests, PCR or DNA sequencing when applicable. Nucleic acid probes are used for Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis. Real-time PCR is used to assist with identification of Coccidioides species. D2 DNA sequencing used to assist with identification dermatophytes and nonsporulating fungi.(Binnicker MJ, Buckwalter SP, Eisberner JJ: Detection of Coccidioides species in clinical specimens by real-time PCR. J Clin Microbiol 2007;45:173-178; Hall L, Wohlfiel SL, Roberts GD: Experience with the MicroSeq D2 large-subunit ribosomal DNA sequencing kit for identification of filamentous fungi encountered in the clinical laboratory. J Clin Microbiol 2004;42:622-626)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday through Saturday; Varies
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Test Classification Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer's instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR), Investigation Use Only (IUO) product, or a Research Use Only (RUO) product.
CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
Culture Referred for Identification, Fungus
87106-Culture, fungi, definitive identification, each organism; yeast (if appropriate)
87106- Yeast Identification Panel C (if appropriate)
87106- Yeast Identification Panel D (if appropriate)
87106-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast (if appropriate)
87107-Culture, fungi, definitive identification, each organism; mold (if appropriate)
87107- Fungal identification Panel A (if appropriate)
87107- Fungal identification Panel B (if appropriate)
87107- Yeast Identification Panel A (if appropriate)
87107- Yeast Identification Panel B (if appropriate)
87150-Identification rapid PCR coccidioides (if appropriate)
87150 x 2-Identification Histoplasma/Blastomyces, PCR (if appropriate)
87150-Microbial probe, fungus identification (if appropriate)
87153-D2 fungal sequencing Identification (if appropriate)
87176-Tissue processing (if appropriate)
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
| Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| FUNID | Culture Referred for ID, Fungus | In Process |
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