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FUNGAL PANEL 1, IMMUNODIFFUSION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2321    Geisinger Epic ID:  31973

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot serum; minimum 1 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature or frozen specimen also acceptable.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric • Grossly lipemic



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86635, 86606 X3, 86612, 86698
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Fungal panel identification.


Methodology: 
Immunodiffusion
Synonyms: 

Fungal antibody screen, immunodiffusion, FAP, Quest test code 7649


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  07/02/2025

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