Epic Code LAB240 Fungal Culture, Not Hair, Skin, or Nails, with Fungal Stain
Test Name Alias
Culture Fungus(not hair,skin,nail) w/ Fungal Stain | 8898
Interface Order Alias
50022
Clinical Information
This test includes a fungal stain, except on CSF specimens.
Extended incubation after 28 days by special request (i.e. Histoplasmosis).
Ordering Instructions
Replicate specimens collected at the same time and with the same description (i.e. left leg tissue 1, 2, and 3) may be pooled for processing, and will be reported with a result comment indicating which orders were pooled.
Icons & Photos
CSF Transport Tubes | |
Sterile Container with Lid | |
Eswab with Regular Swab |
Collection Instructions
Submit only one of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen type
and source.
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container or ESwab
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen type
and source.
Specimen Type: Biopsy specimen
Container/Tube: Sterile container or ESwab
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen type
and source.
- Open the peel pouch and remove the contents. Aseptically unscrew and remove the cap from the ESwab.
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Place the tube in a secure position so as not to allow the liquid to leak out of the tube.
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Remove the swab. Collect the patient's sample using the swab.
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Insert the swab back into the tube of liquid, all the way to the bottom of the tube.
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Holding the swab shaft close to the rim of the tube, break the applicator shaft at the color breakpoint indication line.
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Screw the cap on tightly to prevent leakage. Discard the broken handle of the shaft into an approved medical waste disposal container.
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Write the patient's information (Name and Date of Birth) on the tube or apply a label with patient’s information. Indicate source.
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Send specimen to the Laboratory.
Specimen Type: Swab, Cervix/Vaginal
Swab
Container/Tube: ESwab
Collection Instructions: Fungal culture with staining may be used to detect yeast from a genital swab not accepted for bacterial vaginosis Gram staining.
Note: The ESwab fluid maintains the viability of diverse bacteria, yeast and fungus. Do not send a dry ESwab as this will lead to unsatisfactory results. If the tube spills its contents prior to inserting the swab, the liquid is non-toxic. Simply put the swab into another tube before sending it to the laboratory and discard the spilled tube.
Lab Staff Instructions
Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Send to laboratory as soon as possible
Laboratory Retention: 3 days
Test Frequency
Available daily.
Extended incubation after 28 days by special request (i.e. Histoplasmosis)
Reference Range
No fungus 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
1230100554
Beaker LOINC
CULT FUNG: 21003-9
FUNGAL STAIN: N/A
WET MOUNT: N/A
Mayo Access Code
SHO8898
Reviewed Date
7/31/2021
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: FUNGAL CULTURE
Beaker Display Name: Fungal Culture
BEAKER TEST NAME: FUNGAL CULTURE
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Fungal Culture
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW MICROBIOLOGY: STERILE CONTAINER A
(Preferred)-Ambient
BW MICROBIOLOGY: SWAB A (Acceptable)-Ambient