Mucorales Molecular Detection, BAL

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

Mucorales RT-PCR, BAL

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 Sources

BAL

Specimen Types

Respiratory

Specimen Volume

2 mL BAL ( 0.5 mL min)

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 Laboratories

Viracor-Eurofins Laboratories 

CPT

87798

PDM

245133

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
MUCORALES PCR MUCORALESPCR MUCORALES PCR Mucorales PCR

Result Interpretation

See Report

Forms
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