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FUNGAL IDENTIFICATION, DERMATOLOGY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2325    Geisinger Epic ID:  28594
Test Restriction:  Orderable only by laboratory staff for non-Geisinger clients.

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Fungal isolate submitted grown on culture medium (hair, skin, nails)


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

Sealed culture plates (taped shut) or slants submitted to the Laboratory in a double-walled container


Special notes: 

Check expiration date on transport device before use



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature (18-25°C)


Specimen stability: 

2 weeks



TEST DETAILS
Critical values/courtesy alerts: 
Specific fungal isolate identified.
CPT code(s):  87101
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Identification of submitted fungal isolates. Additional identification charges may apply.


Methodology: 
Culture
Synonyms: 

FIDERM, FUNGAL ID, FUNGUS ID, FUNGAL ISOLATE ID, FUNGUS CULTURE ID ONLY, FUNGUS IDENTIFICATION, DERMATOPHYTE IDENTIFICATION, TINEA, RINGWORM, YEAST ID, YEAST IDENTIFICATION, MOLD ID, MOLD IDENTIFICATION, MYCOLOGY ID, MYCOLOGY IDENTIFICATION


Clinical significance: 

Identification of fungal isolates can assist in the determination of potential clinical significance and guide antifungal therapy when required


Doctoral Director(s): 
Donna Wolk PhD, D(ABMM)
Raquel Martinez, PhD, D(ABMM)
Review Date:  12/31/2024

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