Fungus Culture Skin/Hair/Nails
eD-H Order Code
LAB3152
Specimen Collection Information
Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
---|---|---|---|
Hair | 1.0 ML | ||
Nail | 1.0 ML | ||
Skin | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Sterile container: 72hours Ambient
Additional Specimen Instructions
This culture screen for and identifes dermatophytes only. Send only skin biopsy, hair, or nails, swabs are not acceptable. Specimens sent in Eswabs or other swabs will be rejected.
Cultures are held for 4 weeks.
Similar test orders:
Calcofluor stain (Lab 905)
Fungus culture (LAB 240)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87101
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology