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Test Code FCSKS FUNGUS CULTURE, SKIN, HAIR OR NAIL, & SMEAR

Important Note

Samples must be received within 48 hours of collection.

Additional Codes

Primary ID

Epic Code

Mayo Access ID

FCSKS

LAB2534 FAH5303

 

Specimen Information

Container

Specimen

Temperature

Collect Vol

Submit Vol

Minimum Vol

Stability
Sterile Varies

Refrigerate

N/A N/A N/A 2 days

Samples must be received within 48 hours of collection.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / Reported when positive. Negative final at 28 days / Fungal smear NOT avaiable STAT

Method

Culture & Smear

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Fungus Culture                              87101
Fungus Smear 87206

Testing includes isolation and identification (additional charges/CPT codes may apply).

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Reference Range

No fungus isolated.

Section

Microbiology-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

LOINC Code Information

Order Code Reporting Name LOINC Code
FCSKS Fungus Culture/Smear, Skin, Hair, or Nail 580-1