Fungitell

Test Code
37894


CPT Codes
87449<br /> Limited Access Code

Preferred Specimen
2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or wash collected in a sterile leak-proof screw-cap tube


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.