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Epic Code LAB2111059 Fungal Culture Respiratory with Fungal Stain

Important Note

If trying to rule-out Malassezia furur, please indicate ,"rule-out M. furfur" in the order comments as unique isolation techniques need to be taken to isolate this organism.

Test Name Alias

Culture Fungus Respiratory w/ Fungal Stain | Fungal Culture Respiratory | 173

Interface Order Alias

50060

Clinical Information

This test includes a fungal stain.

Icons & Photos

 

Sterile Container with Screw-on Lid

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: sputum, bronc lavage or brush
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Collection Instructions: Morning collection is preferred. Collect four or five deep coughs in a sterile specimen container. Place cap on the container. Label with orders (include source: sputum). Deliver to lab immediately.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate: 24 hours

Laboratory Retention: 3 days

Test Frequency

Available daily, TAT 28 days.

Reference Range

Fungus not isolated.

Performing Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Manual

CPT

87102

CDM Code

4048898

Epic Test ID

1230100552

Beaker LOINC

CULTURE FUNGUS RESPIRATORY: 21003-9
FUNGAL STAIN: N/A
WET MOUNT: N/A

Mayo Access Code

SHO173

Reviewed Date

7/31/2021

Beaker Names

Beaker Procedure Name: FUNGAL RESPIRATORY CULTURE
Beaker Display Name: Fungal Respiratory Culture
BEAKER TEST NAME: FUNGAL RESPIRATORY CULTURE
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Fungal Respiratory Culture

Beaker Synonyms

No synonym on file

Beaker Location, Container and Temperature

BW MICROBIOLOGY: STERILE CONTAINER A (Preferred)-Ambient
BW MICROBIOLOGY: SWAB A (Acceptable)-No Temperature