Organism Identification, Mold
Test Mnemonic
OIDMOL
CPT Codes
- 87107 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
42805-2
Aliases
- Fungus ID
- Mold ID
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Isolate of organism | Agar slant | Ambient | Pure isolates of a single organism should be sent on an agar slant at ambient temperatures. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 4 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 4 weeks |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
5 weeks
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Conventional |
Reference Range
Special Info
Indicate on test order: Original date of collection, specimen site, any pertinent preliminary identification information and telephone number including extension where report may be called if necessary. When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged. All fungal organisms submitted will be identified and billed as appropriate. Additional CPT codes may be applicable for recovery and identification of fungal organisms - 87107 - ID by MALDI-TOF Mass Spec for mold, 87153 - DNA sequencing. Antibiotic susceptibility testing must be requested and ordered separately. Contraindications: lack of viability, culture mixed or contaminated. Identification CPT code 87107 will apply. CPT code 87153 may be added if sequencing method is performed to complete the identification.
Clinical Info
Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing and limited to filamentous fungi. Do not submit mixed cultures. Use OID yeast for yeast identification.
Clinical Limitation
If the organism is received in mixed culture or contaminated, identification is not possible and would require additional orders.