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Fungus Culture-Skin,Hair,Nails

Test Code
FD


CPT Codes
87101

Preferred Specimen

Skin, Hair, or Nails



Instructions

Collect specimen aseptically; transport in a sterile container.



Transport Container

Sterile Container



Transport Temperature
RT up to 2 hrs then 2-8 C


Specimen Stability
2-8 C for up to 24 hrs.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt


Report Available
28 days


Reference Range
No Fungi Isolated


Clinical Significance

During the last 20 years, Candida has emerged as one of the most important nosocomial pathogens worldwide, associated with the significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. The prolonged antimicrobial therapies and immunocompromised patient populaion has increased the incident of mycosis.





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