Culture, Fungus, Sources Not Blood, Hair, Nails, Skin

Message
Presumptive Identification to genus level only.


Test Code
FUNGX


Preferred Specimen
*Any source


Instructions
Any source except blood, skin, hair, nails or skin. STATE SOURCE.


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 12 hours, refrigerated up to 36 hours


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
The clinical significance of an isolate varies with the identification, source and clinical symptoms manifested.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.