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Culture, Fungus Skin
Test CodeCXFNS
CPT Codes
87101
Preferred Specimen
Skin and interspaces
- Wipe lesions and interspaces between the toes with alcohol sponge or sterile water.
- Scrape the entire lesion(s) and both sides of interspaces with a sterile scalpel.
- Place scrapings in a sterile dry container or in a clean envelope labeled with the patient’s data.
Transport Container
Dermatological specimens (hair, nails, skin scrapings) should be transported in a dry container.
Specimen Stability
If processing is to be delayed for more than 4 hours, store the specimens according to the following guidelines:
- Store/Transport dermatological specimens (hair, nails, skin scrapings) in a dry container at 15-30o C (Room Temperature).
Setup Schedule
24x7
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Microbiology Laboratory