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HelpTest Code DERM Culture, Dermatophyte, Fungus
Additional Codes
Culture only.
Specimen and Container/Tube
Hair, skin, nails
Sterile container or Mycosel agar slant
Additional Information
Mycosel slant available from lab. Call 773-702-6133
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
See UCMC
Collection Instructions.
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
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All positive culture
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Turnaround Time
Turnaround times are relative to the time the specimen is received in the test laboratory.
Test Performed: Monday through Saturday
STAT Turnaround Time: not avialable
Routine Turnaround Time: 1-42 days
Testing Schedule: 24/7
CPT Codes
87101
LOINC Codes
30687101
Specimen Stability
Specimens other than blood and tissue should be refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Specimen Source: Hair
Specimen Collection: Cleanse surface, clip affected hair.
Specimen Transport: < 2 hr, no refrigeration.
Specimen Source: Nail
Specimen Collection: Cleanse surface, clip affected nail.
Specimen Transport: < 2 hr, no refrigeration.
Specimen Source: Skin
Specimen Collection: Cleanse surface, scrape skin.
Specimen Transport: < 2 hr, no refrigeration.
See Microbiology Specimen Collection:
- See category “Hair”, “Skin”, or “Nails”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY
Methodology
Conventional fungal culture method
Synonyms/Search Keywords
Ringworm Culture, Tinea Culture
Last Reviewed Date
08/10/2022