Organism Identification, Mold
Also known as: Fungus Identification Reference, Reference Fungus Culture, Mold Identification
Use
Identify molds referred from another laboratory that has performed the culture of the clinical sample
Special Instructions
Multiple mold organisms identified in a single specimen may result in additional fees.
Limitations
The main limitation of this test is that it requires a pure culture of mold isolate for accurate identification. Mixed cultures or contaminated specimens may lead to rejection. Additionally, specific mold species that are not culturable or do not have distinctive features may be challenging to identify. Furthermore, identification of organisms is restricted to those that can be detected and characterized by standard methods, including DNA probe techniques, which may not cover all possible or unknown molds.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 42804-5
- 42804-5
Result Turnaround Time
7-35 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Agar slant in screw-cap container packed as an etiologic agent
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Broken tube; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; mixed culture; swabs