Mucorales Molecular Detection, BAL Build info

Synonyms

• MUCORALES MOLECULAR DETECTION, BAL
• MUCORBAL
• Zygomycete
• LAB14330

Short Name

MUCORALES MOLECULAR DETECTION, BAL

Procedure Master Number

LAB14330

Procedure ID

186015

Clinical Info

 DNA in samples may aid in diagnosis of invasive fungal infection (IFI) in high risk populations. The Mucorales PCR detects the most common causative agents of mucormycosis including 32 strains encompassing eight Mucorales genera.
Viracor test code 3209

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Container

Sterile Screw Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile Screw Top Tube
Specimen: 2 mL BAL ( 0.5 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

2 Days Refrigerated
14 days Frozen

Methodology

RT- PCR Amplification

Days Performed

TAT: 1-3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-Eurofins Laboratories 

CPT

87798

PDM

245133

Results