Culture Fungus Hair Skin Nails ()
Department: Microbiology
Test Synonym(s): LAB6152, HSN
Test Components: Fungal Culture for Dermatophytes only
CPT Codes: 87101
Methodology: Culture
Reference Range: Dermatophytes not detected
Tube Type: Sterile container
Specimen: Hair Skin Nails
Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Room temperature
Stability: Send to lab immediately
Reasons for Rejection: Non sterile or leaking container. Specimens submitted in anticoagulant other than SPS. Excessive delay in transport.
Days Performed: Daily
TAT: 4 weeks for negative cultures. Varies for positive cultures
Special Instructions: There will be separate charges for organism identification and susceptibility testing when appropriate. Susceptibility testing for molds are not done routinely; upon request, susceptibility tests are sent to reference laboratory.
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