| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
FC |
| Performed by? |
Microbiology (Mycology) |
| Sendout? |
no |
| Price range |
$$ |
| In House Availability |
Mon. - Fri., day shift |
| Principle |
Specimens are plated on media that support the growth of fungi. Negative cultures are reported after 4 weeks. Positive results are reported when fungi are recovered. |
| Container type |
sterile, screw-capped tube or container |
| Collection Instructions |
Using a sterile needle and syringe, aspirate material from undrained abscesses. Place the material into a sterile, screw-cap container. |
| Sample type |
abscess, wound |
| Special instructions |
Collection of specimens on swabs is discouraged for mycology cultures. Swabs of material from open wounds or draining lesions are frequently contaminated with environmental microorganisms, including fungi. If swabs must be used, send in a sterile, screw-cap tube with 2-3 drops of sterile saline or place swabs in transport medium. |
| Synonyms |
Abscess Culture;Fungus Culture, Abscess,Wound; |
| Stability |
Deliver to the Microbiology Laboratory (2M33) as soon as possible or hold at 4°C if delivery is delayed. |
| References |
Isenberg, HD (ed), Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Vol. 1, ASM Press, Washington DC, 1992. |
| CPT coding |
87102
|
| Last Updated |
1/16/2009 12:22:01 PM |
