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Fungus - Skin/Hair/Nails

Test Code
FUNGCS


CPT Codes
87101

Preferred Specimen
Hair clippings, skin or nail scrapings


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.