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Test Code CFUN Culture, CSF Fungus; CSF Fungal Studies

Important Note

Order LAB5060

Additional Codes

Fungus Culture- LAB240

Performing Laboratory

YRMC Microbiology

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Requirements

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container/Tube:

  • Sterile screw-capped collection container

Specimen Volume:

 

  • 1 mL (minimum volume)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Specimen must not be sent through the pneumatic tube system, must be hand carried to the laboratory.

Send specimens to laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Do not refrigerate

Ambient

Testing Algorithm

Cultures are held for 4 weeks before finalizing negative.

Methodology

Conventional fungal culture methods.
Includes India Ink preparation.

Reference Values

No growth after 28 days incubation.

Specimen Collection Instructions

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen as follows:

  • 1. Collect aseptically according to established CSF collection procedures.
    • Before collecting specimen, wipe away any excessive amount of secretion and discharge, if appropriate.
    • Obtain secretions or fluid from source with sterile swab.
    • If smear and culture are requested or both a bacterial culture and fungal culture are requested, collect a second swab to maximize test sensitivity.
  • 2. Label container with patient’s name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if appropriate), date of birth, date and time of specimen collection and collectors initials and/or ID number.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87102 – Fungus Culture
87210 – India Ink
Additional charges and CPT codes may be added.