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Fungus Smear
Test CodeFS
CPT Codes
87205
Preferred Specimen
Submit sufficient quantity of specimen from any source to make a
smear. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
smear. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Microscopic Analysis
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No fungi seen
Critical values: positive smear for Blastomyces
dermatitidis, Cryptococcus neoformans, or
Histoplasma capsulatum
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department