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Test Code FSM FUNGAL SMEAR

Important Note

Sample must be received within 48 hours of collection.

Testing for both fungal culture and smear are the best practice for diagnosis of fungal infections.

Additional Codes

Primary ID

Epic Code

Mayo Access ID

FSM

 N/A N/A

 

Specimen Information

Container

Specimen

Temperature

Collect Vol

Submit Vol

Minimum Vol

 Stability
Sterile Container Oral

Refrigerate

       48 hours
Sterile Container Genital Refrigerate       48 hours

See sample requirements for fungus culture (FC).

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 1 day / Fungal smear NOT available STAT

Method

Smear

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Fungus Smear                                       87206

 

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Reference Range

No fungi seen

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
FSM Fungus Smear, Oral or Genital 21003-9