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FUNGUS CULTURE, CSF (088-0014)

Synonyms: Yeast culture, CSF, Mould culture, CSF

CPT 4 Code: 87102

Test Order Mnemonic: F FUN

Test Includes: Isolation and identification of yeast and moulds

Lab: Mycology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Aseptic technique

Storage Instructions: Room temperature

Causes for Rejection: Insufficient volume, swabs

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Cultures are held 3 weeks

Special Instructions: Order Cryptococcal antigen test as a separate test, if clinically indicated. Antifungal susceptibility testing is performed only with approval.

Specimen: CSF

Minimum Volume: 0.5 ml

Container: Sterile container

Revised 6/15/2010 by T. Friloux

 

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