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Test Code C Fungus Culture Fungus

Patient Preparation

Dependent on specimen type

Special Collection Instructions

Collect according to specimen type

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

None

Container

eSwab

Acceptable Specimens

  • Abscess
  • Aspirate
  • Biopsy
  • Bone
  • Bone Marrow
  • CSF
  • Cath Tip
  • Ear
  • Empyema
  • Exudate
  • Eye
  • Fistula
  • Fluid
  • Genital
  • Hardware
  • Hematona
  • Joint
  • Other
  • Respiratory
  • Stool
  • Tissue
  • Urine
  • Wound

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



Hemolysis Threshold
 N/A
Icterus Threshold
 N/A
Lipemia Threshold
 N/A
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, specimen received in formalin

Specimen Stability



Ambient
 2 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



Days and Time Performed
 Daily
Expected Turn Around Time
 4 weeks
Stat Availabilty
 No
Performing Bench
 Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description
 Culture

Special Handling

Keep tissue moist with saline.
For CSF send 1mL in Tube #2 or #3

CPT Codes

87102