Test Code LAB240 Culture, Fungus with Direct Smear
Methodology
Conventional Culture Technique/Modified Periodic Acid-Schiff Stain
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable Specimens:
Body fluid, bone marrow, sputum, or tissue
1. Submit specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and
last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient
temperature only.
Note: Specimen source is
required on request form for processing.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87102 - culture, fungus
87205 - smear