Mycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast)

TEST NAME	Mycology Primary Specimen Identification (Fungus/Yeast)
DEPARTMENT	MYCOB
TESTS	M1
DESCRIPTION	Fungal and yeast isolates are identified based on combination of morphologic and biochemical tests. If dimorphic fungi, sequencing is performed (Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis are available). Cultures are held for one month.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS	SPECIMEN: Abscess, biopsy, blood, 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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