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HelpTest Code FITZS Itraconazole Susceptibility Testing
Infectious
Shipping Instructions
1. See Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media
Specimen Volume: Organism in pure culture
Complete and submit with specimen:
1. Fungus Testing Lab request form
Collection Instructions:
1. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container (T146) and label as etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Secondary ID
75882Special Instructions
Method Name
CLSI Broth dilution
Reporting Name
Itraconazole Susceptibility TestingSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | ||
Reject Due To
| Other reasons for rejections | Specimens other than actively growing mold in pure culture |
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Mould
Tuesday and Thursday-Yeast
Report Available
6 to 21 daysPerforming Laboratory
U.T. Health Science Ctr San AntonioCPT Code Information
87999-Unlisted Microbiology Procedure (Refer to patient report to apply the appropriate CPT code in place of this unlisted CPT code based on specimen organism.)
87188 - mould - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)
87186 - yeast - MIC microdilution or agar dilution (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FITZS | Itraconazole Susceptibility Testing | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FITZS | Itraconazole Susceptibility Testing | Not Provided |