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Culture, Fungus Skin

Test Code
CXFNS


Alias/See Also
Fungal, Fungus Culture, Skin Fungus


CPT Codes
87101

Preferred Specimen
Skin and Interspaces 
  1. Wipe lesions and interspaces between the toes with alcohol sponges or sterile water.
  2. Scrape the entire lesion(s) and both sides of interspaces with a sterile scalpel.
  3. Place scrapings in a sterile dry container or in a clean envelope labeled with the patient information.
  4. Send to laboratory.


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



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