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CULTURE, FUNGUS
Test CodeCFU
CPT Codes
87102
Preferred Specimen
SPECIMEN
Transport Container
SWAB
Transport Temperature
RT-12 HRS
Setup Schedule
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Reference Range
| CULTURE, FUNGUS |
Clinical Significance
A Fungal infection diagnosis is completely dependent on the selection and collection of appropriate clinical specimens for culture. Proper collection and rapid transport to the laboratory are important in the recovery of fungi.
This code should be ordered for specimens that can have a smear made and FS (Fungal smear) should also be ordered. Acceptable specimens include: swab specimens from vagina, nose, throat, or ears, sputum, tissue specimens, CSF, other body fluids and urine.
A fungal culture will not be finalized as no growth until after 4 weeks.
This code should be ordered for specimens that can have a smear made and FS (Fungal smear) should also be ordered. Acceptable specimens include: swab specimens from vagina, nose, throat, or ears, sputum, tissue specimens, CSF, other body fluids and urine.
A fungal culture will not be finalized as no growth until after 4 weeks.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Microbiology x3758 or 3759