Calcofluor Candida Thrush Screen (MD Anderson ONLY)

Message

Performed in Microbiology at BGMC for MD Anderson ONLY

Test Code

CALCS

CPT Codes
87206

Preferred Specimen

Tongue scrapings

Instructions

Collect using a tongue depressor. Break off the tongue depressor in a sterile container to transport to the lab.

Transport Temperature

Ambient/ Room Temperature.

Specimen Stability

Send to the Lab within 2 hours of collection.

Methodology
Microscopy

Performing Laboratory
BGMC Microbiology Laboratroy

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.