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Fungus Culture (Sterile Fluids)
Test Code12220
CPT Codes
87102
Includes
If positive, an identification will be performed at an additional charge.
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF submitted in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile body fluid, such as bursa or pleural fluid
Instructions
Do not freeze
Transport Temperature
CSF: Room temperature
Body fluids: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Body fluids: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 30 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153