Mucorales by PCR
Test Mnemonic
MUCRLS
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Mucorales by PCR
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu, Sat
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Reference Range
Special Info
Specimen source required. This test is New York state approved.
Clinical Info
This test is useful as an adjunct test for the diagnosis of invasive mucormycosis caused by the most common genera associated with Mucorales infections (Cokeromyces, Syncephalastrum, Rhizmucor, Lichtheimia, Apophysomyces, Cunninghamella, Mucor, Rhizopus, and Saksenaea). This test does not replace culture and histopathology.