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Culture, Fungus (Mycology), Hair, Skin, Nails  

Additional Codes

LAB7007

Performing Laboratory

MBMC-Microbiology

Methodology

This culture is intended for the isolation of yeast and/or mold.

Note: If fungal blood culture is desired, order Culture, Fungus, Blood.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Fingernail, toenail, hair, skin

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: Visible specimen

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.

Additional Information: Immediately deliver to laboratory.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:

Preliminary report in 1 week

Final report at 4 weeks

Reference Values

No growth of yeast or mold

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87102