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CULTURE, FUNGUS HAIR

Test Code
FUNHC


Alias/See Also
fungal;Fungus culture


CPT Codes
87101

Includes
Includes: Culture; Fungal Smear if Indicated; Organism ID if Indicated; Sensitivity if Indicated


Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
15-30C up to 24 hours


Methodology
Routine culture

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


Report Available
​Final report available within 4 weeks of set up.


Reference Range
No Growth


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC (Microbiology)


Last Updated: June 6, 2023


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