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HelpTest Code CIMT Coccidioides immitis/posadasii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue
Reporting Name
Coccidioides PCR, FFPEPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Rapid detection of Coccidioides DNA
Aiding in the diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using paraffin-embedded tissue specimens
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Preferred Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Supplies: Tissue Block Container (T553)
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Body tissue
Container/Tube: Tissue block
Collection Instructions: Submit a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block to be cut and returned.
Acceptable Paraffin-embedded tissue block:
Specimen Type: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block (FFPE)
Sources: Body tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container for each individual cut section (scroll).
Collection Instructions: Perform microtomy and prepare five separate 10-micron sections. Each section (scroll) must be placed in a separate sterile container for submission.
Specimen Type
Tissue, ParaffinSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue, Paraffin | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | |||
Reject Due To
| Any non-FFPE tissue blocks FFPE bone marrow FFPE slides FFPE body fluids | Reject |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Interpretation
A positive result indicates presence of Coccidioides DNA.
A negative result indicates absence of detectable Coccidioides DNA.
An inhibition result indicates that the detection of Coccidioides DNA is inhibited in this specimen. A new specimen can be resubmitted under a new order, if desired.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87798
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CIMT | Coccidioides PCR, FFPE | 95913-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CIRR | Coccidioides PCR, FFPE, Result | 95913-0 |
| SRCCI | Coccidioides PCR, FFPE, Source | 31208-2 |