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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