| Synonym(s): |
N/A |
| Requisition Form |
G-MYCO |
| Test Description |
Identification of various mold species |
| Pre-Approval Needed |
No |
| Supplemental Information Required |
N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Pure isolate from human sources |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Pure isolate in liquid or on solid culture medium |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
- Liquid culture - 2.0 mL
- Solid culture - Visible growth
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| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
Ambient |
| Transport Medium |
N/A |
| Specimen Labeling |
- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49
- Category B shipping applies for unidentified isolates
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| Method |
Morphological examination, slide culture, physiological testing |
| Turn-around Time |
14-21 days |
| Interferences/Limitations |
- Some genera and species can only be differentiated with molecular analysis that is not available at TDSHS.
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| Common Causes for Rejection |
- Cultures infested with mites.
- Cultures broken in transit.
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| Additional Information |
- Isolates submitted for this test will be identified by this laboratory.
- Drug susceptibility testing on these organisms not available at TDSHS laboratory. Isolates may be forwarded by TDSHS laboratory to reference laboratory for susceptibility testing. A handling fee may be charged. Testing at other reference laboratories is subject to fees charged by those laboratories.
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