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Fungal Culture

Message
KOH must be ordered separately.


Test Code
FUNGC


Alias/See Also
Fungus Culture


CPT Codes
87102

Preferred Specimen
Tissue/fluid from any site.


Instructions
Specify suspected organism; especially Coccidioides or Histoplasma


Transport Container
Sterile screw top container


Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Turn around time: Reports issued at one, two, three and 4 weeks.(6 weeks Histoplasma is suspected).




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.