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CULTURE, FUNGUS

Message
Culture will be checked weekly. Only one (1) preliminary report at the first week will be generated if culture remains negative.


Test Code
FUNC


Alias/See Also
Fungal Culture;Fungus


CPT Codes
87102

Includes
Culture and smear


Preferred Specimen
eSwab


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 15-30°C up to 48 hours
  • 2-8C up to 48 hours


Methodology
Routine culture

Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su


Report Available
Final result available at 4 weeks.


Reference Range
No Growth


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC (Microbiology)


Last Updated: December 16, 2024


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