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Culture, Fungus
Test CodeFUNG
Alias/See Also
Fungus Culture
CPT Codes
87102
Preferred Specimen
Acceptable specimens:
Any specimen source
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body Fluid
1. Submit body fluid in a sterile tube.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Swab Specimen
1. Collect specimen using a culture swab.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Tissue
1. Place tissue in a sterile container.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Any specimen source
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body Fluid
1. Submit body fluid in a sterile tube.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Swab Specimen
1. Collect specimen using a culture swab.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Tissue
1. Place tissue in a sterile container.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required.
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Methodology
Culture, Conventional Technique
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No fungi isolated
Critical value: Cryptococcus neoformans from a spinal
fluid
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
