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Wet Preparation, Fungus

Test Code
FWP


Alias/See Also
Fungus


CPT Codes
87210

Preferred Specimen
Submit sufficient quantity of specimen to make a smear.Note: Specimen source is required.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Microscopic Analysis

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
No fungi seen

Certain fungal elements require consultation with a pathologist (ie, broad based budding yeast).

Critical value: smear positive for Blastomyces dermatitidis



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.