Mycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast)

TEST NAME	Mycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast)
DEPARTMENT	MYCOB
TESTS	M1
DESCRIPTION	A combination of morphologic, biochemicals, and MALDI-TOF is performed for identification.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS	SPECIMEN: Abscess, biopsy, CSF, ear, mucocutaneous membranes, hair, nails, respiratory, skin, and urine. CONTAINER, COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See Mycology Specimen Collection guide for details.
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)	4 weeks (final)
REFERENCE RANGE	Negative
TEST METHOD	Culture
CPT CODES	87101 87102 87103 87106 87107 87206 87153 87149

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