Culture, Fungus, Miscellaneous

37960

If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107).

Body fluids, CSF, and eye fluid (vitreous) specimens in a Sterile, leak-proof container.
Ear, oral, throat, nose, nasopharyngeal, wound or genital specimen collected by swab and transported in a liquid or gel transport medium.
Ocular specimens collected in a sterile, leak-proof container, or transport swabs in liquid or gel transport medium.
Sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid, brushing, washing or aspirate collected in any sterile leak-proof container.
Tissue or biopsy specimen submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container.
First morning clean catch midstream urine catheter collected, surgically collected urine, or after prostatic massage.

1 mL, 1 gram or 1 swab

Any body fluid or specimens collected by swabs • Ocular scrapings placed directly onto media and a clean microscope slide • Any respiratory sample • Any tissue sample

Refer to Preferred Specimen(s)

Refrigerated (cold-packs)

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Whole blood • Skin • Hair • Nails • Stool • Received frozen • Specimen in formalin • Serum

Mon-fri

See Laboratory Report

Fungi can infect the cerebral spinal fluid, other body fluids, and tissues. Infections occur more commonly among patients who are immunocompromised. Early diagnosis and effective treatment can reduce the likelihood of severe sequalae.