Fungal Culture, Hair/Skin/Nails

Test ID: ZH307

CPT code: 87101
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Sterile container – skin, nails, hair
Frequency: 30 – 42 days will be issued.
Instructions: Hair, Whole nails, skin scrapings may be submitted on Mycosel media, Sterile Container, Ambient
Text: Used to isolate &identify fungi. Blood: establish the diagnosis of fungal infections including fungemia, fungal endocarditis, & disseminated mycosis in patients at risk for fungal infections. If disseminated or deep fungal infection is strongly suspected despite repeatedly negative blood cultures, consider biopsy of tissue and/or bone marrow aspiration.
Methodology: Culture

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