Reference Interval:
Culture negative for fungus.
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| Note: |
If Histoplasma, Coccidioides, or Blastomyces is the presumptive diagnosis, a DNA probe will be added for confirmation at an additional charge per probe.
Identification performed on mould isolates. Limited yeast identification performed from non-sterile sites. Identification of moulds and/or yeasts on positives is billed separately from culture.
Fungal smear must be ordered separately. Refer to Fungal Stain, KOH with Calcofluor White (ARUP test code 2004589).
Order test according to source type:
Blood/Bone Marrow: Blood Culture, Fungal (ARUP test code 0060070)
Skin, hair, and nails: Fungal Culture, Skin, Hair or Nails (ARUP test code 0060728)
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| CPT Code(s): |
87102
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Cross References: |
Culture, Fungus (Fungal Culture), Fungal Culture, Routine (Fungal Culture), Mold Culture (Fungal Culture), Skin Culture (Fungal Culture), Yeast Culture (Fungal Culture) |
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