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Additional Codes
LAB7380
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: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Additional Information:
Immediately deliver to laboratory.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Antigen: Stat: 1 hour
Culture:
Preliminary report in 1 week
Final report at 4 weeks
Reference Values
No growth of yeast or mold
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87101