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HelpTest Code LAB2111060 Fungal Culture, Hair, Skin, or Nail with Fungal Stain
Test Name Alias
Culture Fungus(hair,skin, nail) w/ Fungal Stain | Fungal culture, Hair, Skin, Nail w/Fungal Stain | | 8230
Clinical Information
This test includes fungal stain.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Hair, skin or nail scrapings
Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-cap container
Collection Instructions: Hair, skin or nail should be at room temperature and dry at time of collection. Cut hair without follicles is not an acceptable specimen.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Required
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available daily, TAT 21 days.
Reference Range
No fungus isolated
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory (SHRL), Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Reed City Laboratory (SHRC), Reed City, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
87101
CDM Code
4048230
Interface Order Alias
50024
Mayo Access Code
SHO8230
Reviewed Date
03/20/2017