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Fungal Culture, dermatophytes
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P257 |
| Test group | Fungal Culture |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Set up daily, day and evening shifts |
| Container type | Sterile container or Red top vacuatiner |
| Sample type | Skin |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Samples on swabs |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Refrigerated 24 hours |
| Additional information | Includes culture for dermatophytes and KOH-Calcofluor white stain. See also Mycology section in text at front of Lab Manual. |
| LOINC code | 575-1 |
| Last Updated | 5/19/2011 3:28:30 PM |
| Entry Number | 403 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667