Test Details
Mnemonic
MICF
Ordering Code
3514770
CPT-4 Code(s)
CPT codes for susceptibility vary based on method.
Specimen Information
Selective reporting by organism and source. The following antifungal agents are tested: Amphotericin B, Anidulafungin, caspofungin, fluconazole, 5-fluorocytosine, itraconazole, isavuconazole, micafungin, posaconazole, and voriconazole.
Susceptibility testing for dermatophytes and dimorphic fungi is not perfromed at ARUP. If requested, isolates will be sent to the Fungus Testing Laboratory, San Antonio, TX. Specify agents to be tested on the susceptibility test requisition form.
Testing is not performed on isolates from environmetal sources.
Collect
Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture
Specimen Preparation
Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant. Isolate identification and specimen source required. Transport pure culture in a sealed container at room temperature.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, or leaking containers.
Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Broth Microdilution
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes