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HelpTest Code FCUL Culture, Fungal, Skin, Hair, or Nails
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Epic Test ID
LAB240
Methodology
Includes culture and identification of
clinically-significant
fungal pathogens from blood. Antifungal susceptibility
testing
may be requested with consultation with the microbiologist.
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Microbiology
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Skin, hair, or nails
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile
container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. Date and time of collection, source of
specimen,
and any unusual pathogens or requests are required.
2. Label container with patient’s full name, date of
birth, date and time of collection, and source of
specimen.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 24 hours/Refrigerate 24 hours
Reference Values
Normal result: no fungus growth
Abnormal result: identification of pathogenic fungus to
genus or species
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87101