Fungus Smear Only FUNSM
| Method(s) | Light Microscopy |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Fluid or material from any appropriate body site. |
| Transport | at 20-25ºC. |
| Remarks | Please indicate site of collection on container & requisition |
| Stability | Fluid Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 1 weeks Hair or Skin Ambient: 2 weeks Eswab Ambient: 72 hours Refrigerated: 1 week |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 3010083 |
| CPTCode | 87205 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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No fungal elements seen. |
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