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Fungus Smear

Test Code
FUNSM


Preferred Specimen
Specimen Dependent


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
At room temperatures table for 24 hours, and refrigerated for 48 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
Performed Monday through Saturday


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR Microbiology


Reference Range
Source Specific



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


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.