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Culture, Fungus, Misc. with Sensitivity


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Test Name
Culture, Fungus, Misc. with Sensitivity
Description
Positive cultures will reflex to susceptibility testing.
Test Code
CULFUNGMISC
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Supplies for Submission
Sterile Container (1)
Specimen Collection
  1. On the requisition, specify the anti-fungal agents to be tested, should the culture be positive.
  2. Submit any of the following in a sterile container:
    • tissue
    • swab inoculated with infected material
    • a minimum of 1.0 mL body fluid
Storage Requirements
Room Temperature
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
33 days
CPT Code
87102