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FUNGUS CULTURE,OTHER
MessageBe specific as possible when describing source of specimen
Test Code
Lab1012
Alias/See Also
FUCU, culture
FUCU
FUCU
CPT Codes
87102
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Body Fluids
Respiratory Specimens:
Bronchial washings
Bronchial lavages
Bronchial secretions
Bronchial aspirates
Tissue Specimen placed in sterile container with wet gauze (use Sterile Normal Saline)
Culturette® Swab on any anatomical sites
Respiratory Specimens:
Bronchial washings
Bronchial lavages
Bronchial secretions
Bronchial aspirates
Tissue Specimen placed in sterile container with wet gauze (use Sterile Normal Saline)
Culturette® Swab on any anatomical sites
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
1. Label the specimen giving a specific description and the anatomic source.
2. Label the specimen with patient information
3. Transport the specimen at an ambient temperature to the laboratory promptly.
4. Specimen must submitted within 24 hours.
2. Label the specimen with patient information
3. Transport the specimen at an ambient temperature to the laboratory promptly.
4. Specimen must submitted within 24 hours.
Transport Container
Sterile container/cup; Culturette® Swab
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient – 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper specimen transport
Specimens received in formalin
Specimens received in formalin
Methodology
Conventional Culture Techniques
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
4-6 weeks
Reference Range
No fungus isolated
Clinical Significance
Identification of fungus organisms in various specimen types.
Performing Laboratory
Meritus Microbiology
