Fungus Stain (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901000224

Alias/See Also

LAB251: KOH Prep
LAB7259: Order for Direct Exam | LABCORP EAP: 008136

CPT Codes
87206x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: BLUE SWAB (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Both tonsillar pillars and the oropharynx should be swabbed. Do not allow the swab to touch the tongue.

Transport Temperature

Test Includes Culture for isolation of group A Streptococcus only. CPT coding for microbiology and virology procedures often cannot be determined before the culture is performed. Routine susceptibility testing is not performed on group A streptococci because penicillin continues to be the drug of choice. There has been no resistance reported and surveillance for resistance is not recommended. If the patient is penicillin allergic, susceptibility test may be requested in the clinical information field. It will be performed at an additional charge. Requests with only a written order and no test number indicated will be processed according to Default Testing for Routine Microbiology. Specimen Material from posterior pharynx, tonsils, or other inflamed area Volume One or two swabs Container Bacterial swab transport containing Amies gel (preferred) or double dry Dacron swab

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 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.