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CULTURE, FUNGUS SKIN

Test Code
FUNSC (Alverno)


Alias/See Also
  • Fungal
  • Fungus culture


CPT Codes
87101

Includes
Culture; Fungal Smear if indicated; Organism ID if indicated; Sensitivity if indicated


Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container (Skin scrapings)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature up to 24 hours


Methodology
Routine Culture

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sat, Sun


Report Available
Examined once weekly for 4 weeks. Only one (1) preliminary report will be generated at first week if culture remians negative. 


Reference Range
No Growth


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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