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Test Code FCIS FUNGUS CULTURE(INHSE),SK/HR/NL

Collection Container

Sterile screw-capped container

Reference Values

No fungus isolated

Method

Microbiological culture w/selective media & identification techniques

CPT

87101

LOINC

580-1

Performing Laboratory

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Required

Superficial skin sources, skin scrapings, hair, nails.

Specimen Minimum Volume

No single sample volume applies

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Maximum Hard Copy 35 Days
Stat availability No
   

 

Collection Intstructions

Indicate whether specimen should be processed for yeast only, or if full fungal culture (deep or systemic fungi or dermatophytes) is required. SWABS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR SYSTEMIC FUNGI OR DERMATOPHYTES

 

HAIR SAMPLES:

  1. Examine patient's hair or beard for broken hairs, crusted areas, or short hairs with gray, dusty appearance.

  2. Pluck out 10-12 hairs with forceps or several with scalpel (infected hairs are easily removed). Place in sterile, dry container.

NAIL SAMPLES;

  1. Submit finger or toe nail clippings in sterile, dry container.

SKIN SAMPLES:

  1. Wash area with alcohol wipe and let dry.

  2. Use sterile scalpel blade to obtain scrapings from the margin of an active lesion. Place scrapings into a sterile, dry container.

Special Handling

Deliver to Laboratory ASAP