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Culture, Fungus
MessagePerformed in the Microbiology Laboratory X65785
Use only for rule out of true mold or slow growing yeast (Candida will be recovered in routine bacterial culture)
Indicate on requisition and call the laboratory if high suspicion of Histoplasma, Coccidioides, or Blastomyces.
For keratinous material (e.g. finger or toe nails), order KOH prep (CPT 87210)
Separate test codes exist for Fungus Culture, Skin and Fungus Culture, Blood.
Use only for rule out of true mold or slow growing yeast (Candida will be recovered in routine bacterial culture)
Indicate on requisition and call the laboratory if high suspicion of Histoplasma, Coccidioides, or Blastomyces.
For keratinous material (e.g. finger or toe nails), order KOH prep (CPT 87210)
Separate test codes exist for Fungus Culture, Skin and Fungus Culture, Blood.
Test Code
CXFUN
Alias/See Also
Culture, Fungus
CPT Codes
87102
Preferred Specimen
Bronchial, Ear, Eye, Sputum, Sterile Body Fluids, Throat, Tissue, Wound
See separate tests for Fungus Culture, Skin and Fungus Culture, Blood.
See separate tests for Fungus Culture, Skin and Fungus Culture, Blood.
Instructions
Tissues/biopsy specimens: Collect tissue and transport in sterile screw-cap container with a small amount of non- bacteriostatic saline to prevent drying.
Other specimens in screw cap containers
Swabs are discouraged unless not readily collected by other means, such as ear canal.
Never transport in formalin.
Other specimens in screw cap containers
Swabs are discouraged unless not readily collected by other means, such as ear canal.
Never transport in formalin.
Transport Container
Sterile specimen cup with screw-cap
Culture Swab
Culture Swab
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday through Saturday 6am- 11pm
Limitations
Swabs are discouraged unless not readily collected by other means
Reference Range
No Growth
Performing Laboratory
Microbiology X87875 / X87876
