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FUNGAL IDENTIFICATION, NON-DERM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2326    Geisinger Epic ID:  28595
Test Restriction:  Orderable only by laboratory staff for non-Geisinger clients.

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Fungal isolate submitted growing on culture medium


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):  87102
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: 

FUNGAL ID, FUNGUS ID, FUNGAL ISOLATE ID, FUNGUS CULTURE ID ONLY, YEAST ID, YEAST IDENTIFICATION, MOLD ID, MOLD IDENTIFICATION, MYCOLOGY ID, MYCOLOGY IDENTIFICATION, FIDO, FUNUGS 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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