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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB905 Calcofluor White Stain
LAB3547 Fungus Culture & Calc Stain
LAB3549 Fungus Culture Skin/Hair/Nails & Calc Stain
Collection Information
Collect specimen in a sterile container or Eswab (other swabs are not acceptable).
Skin/Hair/Nail samples must be sent in a sterile container.
Slide must have patient identifiers on frosted end of slide.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | SterCup-R | 1.0 | |
| Varies | Varies | E-Swb-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate (Ambient is acceptable for eSwab only)
Specimen Stability (eSwab)
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Specimen Stability (Sterile Container)
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CALCOFLUOR WHITE STAIN | 6468-3 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
24 Hours
CPT Code(s)
87206
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)