Universal PCR, Fungal
Test Mnemonic
FUNPCR
CPT Codes
- 87801 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Universal Fungal PCR
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Molecular Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | Fluid, body | Sterile container | Frozen | Sputum is NOT an acceptable specimen type. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Other | Tissue, fresh or frozen | Sterile container | Frozen | Place 1 cubic cm or less of tissue in a sterile, DNA-free container and ship on dry ice. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.2 mL | For Body Fluid |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | Paraffin block: Indefinitely; Tissue: 6 hours |
Refrigerated | Unacceptable (Tissue: 7 days with disclaimer) |
Frozen | 30 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 weeks
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | |
Sequencing |
Reference Range
Special Info
ICD9/Diagnosis codes preferred, but not required. If tissue specimen is held at any condition other than frozen as described in the stability section, add a note to the test order so that the appropriate disclaimer can be added. Swabs, direct blood, serum, plasma, stool, upper respiratory, and genitourinary specimens will be rejected. Tissues floating in excess formalin will be rejected.