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Test Code
MYR
Test Name
Fungus Culture, Routine
CPT Codes
87102
Included Tests
  • Fungal Culture
  • Identification and susceptibility if applicable. Additional CPT codes may apply.
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 3 weeks
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen

Collection Container

Aspirate, Body Fluid, Exudate

Sterile Container or Red Top Tube, No Additive

Tissue

Sterile Container

Wound

Eswabs or Alternate Anaerobic Transport

Note: Swabs are not preferred when tissue or aspirate can be obtained.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours

Refrigerated

48 hours
Methodology
Culture with reflex to additional methods for identification and susceptibility if warranted
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Mycology Culture
  • Mold Culture
  • Fungal Culture
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily