Culture, Fungal (Hair, Skin, Nails)
Test Summary
Fungal cultures of the hair, skin, and nails aides in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatophyte infections.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Hair, skin, or nails placed in sterile container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Remove hairs with forceps, scrape skin or scalp scales, clip nails and include keratin scrapings. Cleanse skin with alcohol before scraping. Cleanse feet and hands before collecting nails.
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
Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULHSN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10045/LAB10073
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87101
Billing Code
- 300710
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
Hair, skin, or nails placed in sterile container.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Remove hairs with forceps, scrape skin or scalp scales, clip nails and include keratin scrapings. Cleanse skin with alcohol before scraping. Cleanse feet and hands before collecting nails.
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
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