Culture, Fungus, Skin, Hair, Nail with Direct Fluorescent/KOH
Test Code: 4605
CPT Code(s): 87101, 87220
Clinical Significance: The prompt detection of fungus in clinical samples is extremely important for in-patient management. Disseminated fungal infections are increasing in prevalence, and fungus cultures are essential for the isolation and subsequent identification of the causative agents.
Includes: Fungal smear and culture
If culture is positive, then identification will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87106 or 87107).
If the organism cannot be identified by the original method or if there are multiple organisms, identification by DNA sequencing may be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87153).
Methodology: Microscopic Exam • Culture • Isolation and Identification
Alternative Name(s): Fungus Culture, Skin
Supply:
- #S12 E-swab, Routine, white cap
- #U02 90mL Sterile Cup with Green Lid
Preferred Specimen(s): Basal portions of infected hairs, scrapings from the active, peripheral edge of lesions and scrapings from recently invaded nail tissue collected in a sterile leak-proof container or
Dry swab collected in a sterile container or
Swab collected in a bacterial transport medium
Transport Container: Sterile leak-proof container
Dry swab in sterile container
Swab in bacterial transport medium
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Room temperature
Specimen Stability:
Hair, skin and nail specimens
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: See Collection Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
Transport swabs
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: See Collection Instructions
Frozen: Unacceptable
- Specimens other than hair, skin or nails
- Specimens transported in alcohol or formalin
For additional supply or collection device information, please contact DLO's Customer Service at (800) 891-2917, option 2.
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