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 mLFluid, bodySterile container FrozenSputum is NOT an acceptable specimen type.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
OtherTissue, fresh or frozenSterile container FrozenPlace 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
AmbientParaffin block: Indefinitely; Tissue: 6 hours
RefrigeratedUnacceptable (Tissue: 7 days with disclaimer)
Frozen30 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.