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HelpTest Code PSO Fungus, Smear only
Specimen and Container/Tube
Tissue, fluid or aspirate
Sterile container
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Transpot Instructions
See UCMC Collection Instructions
Rejection Criteria
Specimen submitted on swab
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
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All positive culture
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Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
CPT Codes
87206
LOINC Codes
30387206
Collection Instructions
UCMC Collection Instructions
Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables
Please see link for Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables;
- See appropriate category in Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY
Test Components
Smear only. Culture should also be requested.
Methodology
KOH/Calcofluor White preparation
Last Reviewed Date
08/15/2022
Additional Information
Smear only.
Culture should also be requested.