Fungus Culture
Order Name
C FUNGUS
Test Number: 6000300
Revision Date 09/21/2017
Test Number: 6000300
Revision Date 09/21/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Fungus Culture
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Culture | 580-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2mL (1) | Sputum, Tissue or Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Collect sputum, tissues, or fluids in sterile container; lesions in culturette. Copan eSwab is as an "acceptable specimen" (Not preferred) for Fungus Culture. Fluid and tissue specimens are preferable for optimal recovery of pathogens. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 28 Days |
| Clinical Use | Determines yeast or fungal infections |
| CPT Code(s) | 87102 |
| Internal Comments | 10/30/15 REMOVE Copan eSwab - White (Regular size) PER BRITTANY 11/09/15 - ADD Copan eSwab as an "acceptable specimen" (NOT preferred) for Fungus Culture -Kat Herman 9/21/17 added spec proc - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |