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Test Code FUNG Culture, Fungal

Infectious

Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Varies; a detailed description of the anatomic source is required

 

Container / Tube:

*  Sterile Container (body fluids, respiratory, tissue, hair, nails)

*  BLUE Amies Culturette swab (wound, abscess)

CPT Code

87102: Fungal Culture, Routine

Special Instructions

For optimal recovery, fresh tissue or body fluid is preferred. If unable to attain ample specimen in a sterile container, a blue Culturette swab may be used.

 

If the specimen container is a Culturette swab and multiple tests are requested (bacterial, fungal, acid fast, etc.), collect a second swab to maximize test sensitivity.

 

If the specimen cannot be delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour it should be refrigerated.

Testing Schedule

Days Performed: Monday through Sunday

 

Times Performed:

*  Set Up: All shifts, 24 hours a day

*  Cultures: Media is read once per week on Day Shift (0600 - 1430)

 

Turn-around Time:

*  Positive cultures are reported as soon as an organism is detected

*  Negative cultures will be final at 4 weeks; preliminary reports are filed weekly starting at day 7

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