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Culture, Fungus, Skin, Hair or Nails
Test Code39515
CPT Codes
87101
Includes
If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107).
If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, identification by DNA sequencing may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87153).
If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, identification by DNA sequencing may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87153).
Preferred Specimen
Basal portions of infected hairs, scrapings from the active, peripheral edge of lesions and scrapings from recently invaded nail tissue collected in a sterile, leak-proof container
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Dry swab in a sterile container
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Swab in a bacterial transport medium
OR
Dry swab in a sterile container
OR
Swab in a bacterial transport medium
Minimum Volume
Any amount basal portion or scrappings
1 swab
1 swab
Instructions
Remove hairs with forceps, scrape skin or scalp scales, clip nails and include keratin scrapings. Cleanse skin with alcohol before scraping. Cleanse feet and hands before collecting nails. Refrigeration is not recommended because it can inhibit dermatophytes.
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Dry swab in sterile container
Swab in bacterial transport medium
Dry swab in sterile container
Swab in bacterial transport medium
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Hair, skin and nail specimens:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: See instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Transport swabs:
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: See instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens other than hair, skin or nails • Specimens transported in alcohol or formalin
Methodology
Fungal Culture, Isolation and Identification
Setup Schedule
Day shift Mon-Fri
Report Available
4 weeks
Clinical Significance
The prompt detection of fungus in clinical samples is extremely important for in-patient management. Disseminated fungal infections are increasing in prevalence, and fungus cultures are essential for the isolation and subsequent identification of the causative agents.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics LLC |
| 200 Forest Street, 3rd Floor, Suite B |
| Marlborough, MA 01752-3023 |
