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Fungal Stain : 1000369
Test CodeFUNST or 1000369
Alias/See Also
KOH stain
CPT Codes
87206
Instructions
Specimens should be collected and submitted as noted for fungal cultures (any source except sputum, swabs, catheter tip, or urine) or submit 2 heat-fixed slides in cardboard slide folder, securely sealed.
Transport Container
See specimen collection information. Heat fixed slides may also be submitted in cardboard slide folder.
Transport Temperature
Ambient; however, sterile screw capped containers may be submitted Refrigerated--Varies depending on the source. See specimen collection comments.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Chlorazol Fungal Stain; examination for yeast and fungal elements
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1-2 days
Reference Range
No yeast or hyphal elements seen
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
