Fungal Culture

Label Mnemonic:	FUNCX
Epic code:	LAB240
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology

Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section

Collection Medium:

Sterile container

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

0700-1630, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

See comments

Comments:

A fungal smear (KOH/Calcofluor) is automatically performed with 
each culture request.  Cultures held for 4-6 weeks.

A. See Fungal Isolator Blood Culture.

B. See Bacterial Culture for collection and transport of all other
   specimen types.

Methodology:

Standard tube media

CPT Code:

87102

See also:
Bacterial Culture
Fungal Isolator Blood Culture, Whole Blood

See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery