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.