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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
Specimen 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 Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87798