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FUNGUS CULTURE

Message
Specimens are submitted for fungus culture. If growth occurs a yeast will be identified in house but a mold will be sent out to a reference lab for identifiction


Test Code
FC


CPT Codes
87102

Preferred Specimen
All culture sources can be submitted for fungal evaluation


Minimum Volume
N/A


Instructions
Follow specimen collection procedures for routine specimens


Transport Container
ESwab

Swab Culturette

Sterile container 


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
24 hours at room temp.


Methodology
Cultured on Fungal selective media

Setup Schedule
when received


Report Available
30 days for negative cultures.



Last Updated: November 28, 2023


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.