Test Code FUNBF Culture/Smear, Fungal, Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Minimum Volume: 1.0ml
Collection Instructions: If a syringe is used, remove needle and forward to laboratory with sterile cap replaced on syringe. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth or medical record number, date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
Reference Values
No growth or growth of fungus
Note: Cultures are held for 6 weeks.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Conventional Agar Technique
Includes a fungal smear.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87106 - Culture, fungus, definitive
87205 - Smear