C FUNGUS
Culture, Fungus, Vaginal
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2547
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Collection Procedure:
1. Submit the specimen 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:
87102 - Culture Fungal (EAP 30060580)
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 1 week.
If positive, fungus will be identified.