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Test Code LAB7023 FUNGAL STAIN

Important Note

This order is a standalone test.

FUNGAL STAIN is included in CULTURE, FUNGAL and does not need to be ordered separately. 

Specimen Type

Lower or Upper Respiratory Tract: 1 hour room temp, 24 hours refrigerated

Wound, Tissue, Body Fluid, Throat, Mouth, Ear, Eye, Vaginal: 48 hours (room temp or refrigerated)

Hair, Skin, Nail: 72 hours room temp

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Lower or Upper Respiratory Tract: 2 hours room temp, 24 hours refrigerated

Wound, Tissue, Body Fluid, Throat, Mouth, Ear, Eye, Vaginal: 48 hours (room temp or refrigerated)

Hair, Skin, Nail: 72 hours room temp

Method

Fluorescent stain

Reference Ranges

No Fungal elements noted

Fungal elements present

Synonyms

KOH stain, Calcofluor stain, KOH, Calcofluor, Fluorescent stain

CPT Codes

87206

Test Limitations

Fungi seen by stain method may be non-viable

Rejection Criteria

Blood or fixed tissue

Specimen in viral transport media

Charcoal swabs