Test Code MOLDP Mold Panel
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Instructions
Routine Venipunture
Collection Volume
This panel requires 5 mL (1 full SST or Red top). If additional Allergy Testing is ordered,See individual tests for further draw requirements.
Minimum Collection Volume
3 mL. If additional Allergy Testing is ordered,See individual tests for further draw requirements.
Testing Volume
1.2 mL Serum; (0.05 mL x number of allergens) + 0.25 mL dead space
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Rejection Criteria
Quantity Not Sufficent
Specimen Storage and Stability
Specimens are stored for 1 week at 2-6�C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; Day Shift
Alias
Mold Panel,Mold Allergy
Ordering Info
PROFILE INCLUDES:
Alternaria alternata (tenuis), Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans (Monilia), Cephalosporium acremonium, Cladosporium herbarum, Curvularia lunata, Epicoccum purpurascens, Fusarium miniliforme, Helminotsporiumhalodes, Mucor racemosus, Penicillium chrysogen, Phoma betae, Rhizopus nigricans, Stemphylium, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichosporon pullulans
EPIC Code
LAB2227
Methodology
Flourescent Enzyme Immunoassay, ImmunoCAP
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Patient Preparation
None
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Lab Department
Chemistry