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