Fungus Tissue F TIS

Synonyms
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Culture - Fungal, Tissue
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Culture - Fungal, Tissue
EPIC Order Name	Tissue Fungal Culture and Calcofluor Stain
Clinical Info
Specimen Type	.Tissue
Container	Sterile
Collection Instructions	1. Obtain fresh tissue or biopsy specimen (5-10mm in size) and place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container 2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen. 3. Send specimen refrigerated. 4. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. Note: Specimen source is required (entered electronically or manually on request form) for processing.
Transport Instructions	As soon as possible at room temperature.
Specimen Stability	Up to 7 days at 2-8C.(Refrigerated)
Methodology	Microbiology Culture
Days Performed	Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory	Northwell Health Laboratories If culture is positive, additional charge(s)/CPT code(s) may apply for identification and/or antibiotic susceptibilities performed when appropriate.
CPT	87102
PDM	6201278
Result Interpretation No fungus isolated at 4 weeks
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