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Fungus Culture, Hair/Skin/Nail
MessagePerforming Lab: Regions
Test Code
3688
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: FUNSN
CPT Codes
87101; 87206
Includes
Calcofluor White smear
Preferred Specimen
Hair, Skin scrapings or Nails in sterile container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated, Frozen
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Negative culture results available within 35 days.
Reference Range
No Growth
Clinical Significance
Isolation of yeast or filamentous fungus
