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HelpTest Code FQNT Culture, Biopsy, Quantitative, Fungus
Specimen and Container/Tube
Tissue
Sterile container
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Transpot Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 hours will be rejected.
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
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All positive culture
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All |
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
CPT Codes
87102
LOINC Codes
30687102
Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.05 gms
Pediatric Volume
0.05 gms
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Specimen Source: External tissue (Skin)
Specimen Collection: Tissue obtained after surgical debridement preferred.
Specimen Transport: < 2 hr, no refrigeration.
Specimen Source: Internal
Specimen Collection: Surgically obtained.
Specimen Transport: < 2 hr, no refrigeration.
See Microbiology Specimen Collection:
- See category “Tissue”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), MYCOLOGY, VIROLOGY
Test Components
Quantitative fungal culture only
Methodology
Conventional fungal culture method
Last Reviewed Date
08/12/2022