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Culture, Fungus
Test CodeC F - MM MMC
CPT Codes
87102, 87106 per organism (if appropriate), 87107 per organism (if appropriate)
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Source is required.
For multiple specimens, place separate orders for each specimen.
For multiple specimens, place separate orders for each specimen.
- Aspirate in screw-capped, sterile container.
- Body Fluid in screw-capped, sterile container.
- eSwab transport system.
- Tissue in screw-capped, sterile container.
Instructions
- Submit specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.
- Label container (not lid) with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), specimen source, and date and time of collection.
- Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Aspirate | Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Fluid | Refrigerate | 7 days |
| eSwab | Refrigerate | 48 hours |
| Tissue | Refrigerate | 7 days |
Methodology
Conventional Fungus Culture Media
Note: Every organism identified by a commercial kit must be billed for identification.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
28 - 29 days
Reference Range
No mold or yeast isolated at 28 days.
If positive, fungus will be identified to genus.
If positive, fungus will be identified to genus.
Clinical Significance
Identification of an isolated yeast or filamentous fungi from culture. Identification of the isolate may provide insight into the significance of the organism, its role in the disease, and its possible origin.
Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center - Microbiology/Molecular Laboratory
