Culture, Fungus - Miscellaneous Source
Order Code:
CULFUO
Test Summary
Fungal cultures may be used to detect fungal infections. The significance of a specific mold or yeast that is isolated varies based upon the specimen source and the potential for normal flora contamination of the specimen at the time of collection.
Aliases
- Fungus Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Specimen submitted in sterile, leak proof container. For Fungal Blood cultures order CULFUB and collect in Myco F Lytic bottle. For Fungal Hair, Skin, and Nails culture order Culture, Fungal (Hair, Skin, and Nails) - CULHSN.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Hair, nails or skin scrapings should be kept dry and at room temperature. If available, also submit scalpel blade used for collection of specimen. Swabs provide inadequate material for culture
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimens received in fixative. Sputum or urine leaked in transit. 24 hour urine or sputum. Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULFUO
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10046/LAB10074
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87102
Billing Code
- 300685
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 4 weeks
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Specimen submitted in sterile, leak proof container. For Fungal Blood cultures order CULFUB and collect in Myco F Lytic bottle. For Fungal Hair, Skin, and Nails culture order Culture, Fungal (Hair, Skin, and Nails) - CULHSN.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Hair, nails or skin scrapings should be kept dry and at room temperature. If available, also submit scalpel blade used for collection of specimen. Swabs provide inadequate material for culture
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimens received in fixative. Sputum or urine leaked in transit. 24 hour urine or sputum. Frozen specimen.
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 4 weeks