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Culture, Fungus, Skin, Hair Nail with Direct Fluorescent/KOH [4605X]
Test Code13303
CPT Codes
87101, 87220
Includes
Fungal smear and culture
If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107 or 87140 or 87143 or 87149 or 87158).
If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107 or 87140 or 87143 or 87149 or 87158).
Preferred Specimen
Basal portions of infected hairs, scrapings from the active, peripheral edge of lesions and scrapings from recently invaded nail tissue, submitted in a sterile leak-proof container or dry swab in a sterile container
Other Acceptable Specimens
Swab in bacterial transport medium
Instructions
Remove hairs with forceps, scrape skin or scalp scales, clip nails and include keratin scrapings. Cleanse with alcohol before scraping. Cleanse feet and hands before collecting nails.
Note: Refrigeration is not recommended because it can inhibit dermatophytes.
Note: Refrigeration is not recommended because it can inhibit dermatophytes.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Sterile container
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: See instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Transport swab
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: See instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: See instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Transport swab
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: See instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Calcofluor White Stain • Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 4-6 weeks
Reference Range
Smear | No fungus seen |
Culture, Fungus | Not isolated |
Clinical Significance
Fungi cause many types of infections, some of which may become serious, especially in immunocompromised and hospitalized patients. The appropriate collection, transport and processing of specimens allows the recovery of fungal organisms and the association of a specific fungus with a disease process.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153