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HelpTest ID CIMT Coccidioides immitis/posadasii, Molecular Detection, PCR, Paraffin, Tissue
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)
Reporting Name
Coccidioides PCR, FFPESpecimen Type
Tissue, ParaffinNecessary 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 Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue, Paraffin | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Refrigerated | |||
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test 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 |