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Fungus Culture, CSF
MessagePerforming Lab: Regions
Test Code
3689
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: FUNCS
CPT Codes
87102; 87210
Includes
India Ink smear
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL CSF in sterile container
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: ASAP
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
