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FUNGUS CULTURE, skin, hair, nails (088-0014, 088-0299 skin) Synonyms: Dermatophyte CultureCPT 4 Code: 87102, 87101 (skin) Test Order Mnemonic: F FUN, F SKIN Applies To: KOH preparation, isolation and identification of yeasts and moulds Lab: Mycology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Use a sterile scalpel to scrape skin lesions. Collect hair and base of hair roots for scalp shavings. Collect nail scrapings and material from nailbed. Storage Instructions: Room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Causes for Rejection: Swabs. Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Cultures are held for 3 weeks Specimen: Skin scrapings, scalp scrapings, nail scrapings, skin, hair, hair follicles Volume: 10-15 hairs for scalp, more than 0.5 grams of scrapings Container: Sterile cup or container Revised 1/27/2000 by T. Friloux |
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