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Test Code CFD Fungal Culture, Dermal

Important Note

Specimens will be directly inoculated to media and maintained in the appropriate environment for the full incubation period. Cultures exhibiting growth of yeast will be given an identification of Candida albicans, or a presumptive identification of C. tropicalis, C. krusei, or C. glabrata. Non-Candida yeast and all other fungal isolates will be sent to a reference laboratory for further identification.

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Culture Fungus Dermal
  • Medinet Ref Code:FDERM
  • OV Code:MYCO*CFD

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Conventional Culture

Identification is performed on all positive cultures as an additional charge. Susceptibilities performed by request at an additional charge.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Hair

Skin or Scalp scrapings

Nails

 

Specimens should be submitted unpreserved, in a sterile container.

 

Specimens should remain at room temperature during transport to the laboratory, except for bone marrow, which should always be refrigerated.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87101- CULTURE, FUNGUS ISOLATION, SKIN, HAIR, OR NAIL