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Battery Information:

Name:Aspergillus fumigatus PCR, Tissue
Cross References: Aspergillus fumigatus detection, Aspergillus fumigatus identification, Aspergillus fumigatus PCR from paraffin embedded tissue
   Specimen Type: Tissue (Fresh or paraffin embedded), Fluid from Sterile site
Lab Mnemonic: ASPTIS
General Information: For Aspergillus fumigatus DNA amplification from bronchoalveolar lavage, see Aspergillus PCR, BAL [ASPPCR].

For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular diagnosis website
Components: Specimen Description {SDES}
Special Requests {SREQ}
Culture {CULT}
Report Status {RPT}

Collection and Handling:

             Collection: Preferred: FRESH TISSUE on DRY ICE or sterile FLUID in STERILE CONTAINER
Also acceptable: Paraffin embedded tissue
Unacceptable: Tissues in formalin
Handling:Transport to Microbiology laboratory immediately
Amount: entire sample
Minimum: Diagnostic yield generally proportional to specimen size

Laboratory:

Processing: Outside Laboratory:  If transport is delayed, freeze @ -20°C
Performing Lab:UWMC:  Microbiology Molecular Diagnostics
             Frequency: Monday-Friday; specimen in by 7am for results in 1 to 2 days, depending on the type of tissue received.
Available STAT? No
LIS Dept Code: Microbiology  (MC)
Last Updated: 05/02/2008
Method: DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA melting temperature analysis and/or DNA probe hybridization
CPT Codes:87798    Medicare Reimbursement:51.25
Medicare reimbursements do not reflect charges or costs; CPT codes may not be complete.
Reference Range:Effective Dates: See individual components