Fungus Culture for Skin, Hair or Nails
Order Name
C FUNGUS 2
Test Number: 6000325
Revision Date 02/21/2020
Test Number: 6000325
Revision Date 02/21/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Fungus Culture for Skin, Hair or Nails
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Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Information | Skin Scrapings | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Skin, hair or nails (finger or toe) can be submitted in a clean tube or urine cup. For best results, skin, hair and nail pieces for fungus culture should not be submitted in an eSwab. Specimens should be transported at room temperature, frozen specimens are not acceptable. For optimal recovery, cultures should be setup within 2 days of collection. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 21 Days |
| Clinical Use | Determines fungal infections in skin, hair, or nails |
| CPT Code(s) | 87101 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |