Fungal Smear (Calcofluor White Stain)
| Order Code: | C KOH |
| Order Form: | A-1a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or Epic Req |
Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
BT 6004
356-2591
Bacteriology/Virology Section
Collection Medium:
| Sterile container |
Testing Schedule:
0700-1500, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
This test is performed on all fungal culture requests. It can also be
ordered as an individual test. It is used when looking for fungi in
skin, hair, nails, body fluids and other clinical specimens.
Methodology:
Microscopic slide examination
CPT Code:
87210