C FUN CUT

Culture, Fungus, Dermal (Cutaneous)

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2548

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Type:

Skin scrapings

Collection Procedure:

1. Submit skin scrapings or nail clippings in a screw-capped, sterile container.
2. Label the container with the patient's full name, date of birth, identification     number, date and time of collection, initials of the person collecting the specimen, and the specimen source.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
4. The specimen source is required on the request form for processing.

Unacceptable Condition:

Refrigerated specimens
Dry Swabs

CPT Codes:

87101 - Culture Fungal Skin (EAP 30060620)
87106 - Identification, yeast (if appropriate)
87107 - Identification, mold (if appropriate)
87210 - Wet mount for infectious agents (if appropriate)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:

No fungal growth at 28 days.

If positive, fungus will be identified.

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