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Fungus Culture-Skin,Hair,Nails
Test CodeFD
CPT Codes
87101
Preferred Specimen
Skin, Hair, or Nails
Instructions
Collect specimen aseptically; transport in a sterile container.
Transport Container
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
RT up to 2 hrs then 2-8 C
Specimen Stability
2-8 C for up to 24 hrs.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled; Improper storage/transport
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
28 days
Reference Range
No Fungi Isolated
Clinical Significance
During the last 20 years, Candida has emerged as one of the most important nosocomial pathogens worldwide, associated with the significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. The prolonged antimicrobial therapies and immunocompromised patient populaion has increased the incident of mycosis.