Culture, Fungus Skin w/Sens.

Test Code: TD_6351

CPT Code(s): 87101 If Reflex, May Add Additional Code(S) For Susceptibility.

$20

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Culture, fungus hair w/sens
Culture, fungus nails w/sens

Test Includes

Culture, Fungus Skin w/Sens.

Methodology

Standard culture procedures

Rejection Criteria

Dry swabs
Swabs not submitted in transport media
Leaking containers
Non-sterile containers
Frozen specimens
Specimens submitted in fixative (formalin)

Reference Range(s)

No growth

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Sterile collection container

Minimum Volume

Visible sample

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

Skin scrapings, hair, or nails in a sterile collection container. Site should be cleaned prior to collection to avoid overgrowth by skin contamination. Room temperature.
Note: Positive cultures will reflex to susceptibility testing. Ordering physician must indicate on the requisition specific antibiotics to be tested.

Alternative Specimen

Eswab or bacterial culture swabs are accepted, but not recommended for testing.
Note: Positive cultures will reflex to susceptibility testing. Ordering physician must indicate on the requisition specific antibiotics to be tested.