CULTURE, FUNGAL 

Message
FOR DIRECT MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF SPECIMEN FOR FUNGAL ELEMENTS A KOH PREP (KOH) SHOULD BE ORDERED


Test Code
FUNC


Alias/See Also
Cerner: Culture Fungus Other


Preferred Specimen
ALL SPECIMEN TYPES EXCEPT BLOOD- FOR BLOOD ORDER FUNB TEST


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER OR BACTERIAL CULTURETTE


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated : 7 days 


Performing Laboratory
UMC



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.