FungiFlex® Mold Plus
Combined plasma cfDNA detection of invasive mold pathogens and P. jirovecii in a single panel.
Results Reported
Everything in the Mold Panel, plus Pneumocystis jirovecii.
Clinical Utility
A single plasma cfDNA test for both invasive molds and Pneumocystis jirovecii — one blood draw.
Immunocompromised patients with suspected opportunistic fungal pneumonia are often evaluated for both invasive mold infections and Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP). Although these infections differ in their microbiology and management, they frequently occur in similar high-risk patient populations and may present with overlapping clinical features, making rapid diagnosis challenging. The FungiFlex® Mold Plus assay combines targeted plasma cell-free DNA (cfDNA) detection of invasive molds and Pneumocystis jirovecii in a single blood test, providing a comprehensive, targeted approach to support the evaluation of patients with suspected opportunistic fungal infection.
Specimen Instructions
Sample requirements
- Whole Blood If received by the Zepto laboratory < 24 hours after collection
- Plasma If received by the Zepto laboratory > 24 hours after collection
Sample stability
| Sample type | Temperature | Stability |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | Ambient | Up to 24 hours |
| Plasma | Ambient | Up to 96 hours |
| Frozen Plasma | ≤ −20°C | Up to 4 weeks |
Storage & shipping
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If shipment will be delayed beyond 96 hours, freeze plasma at ≤ −20°C and ship on dry ice.
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All specimens must be accompanied by a Zepto Test Requisition form and labeled with the patient's name, another unique identifier, and collection time.
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Specimens must be triple packaged according to IATA Instruction 650. Ship the specimen using UPS Next Day Air Early or FedEx First Overnight.
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Frozen specimens must be shipped on dry ice inside an appropriate insulated shipping container.