Fungus Culture
SoftLab Order Code
CXFUN
Epic Order Name
FUNGUS CULTURE AND SMEAR
Epic Order ID
LAB240
Tests Included
KOH Prep
Culture
Note: India ink prep is included in the request for a fungal culture on CSF’s.
Laboratory
Raleigh
Additional Test Information
Please refer to Fungus Bone Marrow Culture and Fungus Blood Culture for those two specimen sites.
Sample Type
Specimens from any body site are acceptable for fungus cultures. Be aware that fungus cultures for bone marrow and blood have different test codes.
Collection Container
Sterile container
Add 0.85% saline to tissue to keep it from drying out and transport immediately.
Hair and nail scrapings should be in dry sterile containers.
Collecting Volume
Any
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
24-hr urine collections.
Instructions
TAT
KOH Prep: Normally available within 8 hours of receipt in the laboratory <p>Preliminary culture result : in 24 hr.</p><p>Additional preliminary culture results: at 7, 14 ,and 21 days. </p><p>Final in 28 days<p>
CPT Codes
87102