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HelpTest Code FDERM Fungal Culture, Dermal
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
VariesShipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection.
Transport in petri dishes may result in loss of specimen. Securely tape petri dishes closed for transport.
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Note:
-Aseptic techniques should be used when collecting specimens to minimize contamination.
-For optimal recovery of organisms, sufficient clinical material should be collected.
Specimen Type: Hair
Container/Tube: Dry sterile container or specimen collection envelope
Specimen Volume: 10 to 12
Collection Instructions: Using forceps collect affected hairs with base of the shaft intact.
Specimen Type: Nails
Container/Tube: Dry sterile container or specimen collection envelope
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions:
1. Wipe the nail with 70% alcohol using gauze (not cotton).
2. Clip away a generous portion of the affected area.
3. Collect material or debris from under the nail.
Specimen Type: Skin
Container/Tube: Dry sterile container or specimen collection envelope
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Cleanse the affected area with 70% alcohol.
2. Gently scrape the surface of the skin at the active margin of the lesion, being careful to not draw blood.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, fungus or yeast will be identified.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
87101-Fungal culture, dermal
87106-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast (if appropriate)
87107-Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification panel A (if appropriate)
87107-Fungal identification panel B (if appropriate)
87150-Identification rapid PCR Coccidioides (if appropriate)
87150 x 2-Identification Histoplasma/Blastomyces, PCR (if appropriate)
87153-D2 fungal sequencing identification (if appropriate)
87150-Id, Candida auris Rapid PCR (if appropriate)
Report Available
30 to 35 daysReject Due To
| Charcoal, wooden shaft, or dry swab Agar plate Blades from scalpel or razor |
Reject |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUNA | Fungal Ident Panel A | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FUNB | Fungal Ident Panel B | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCCI | Ident Rapid PCR Coccidioides | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| LCHB | Id, Histoplasma/Blastomyces PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALF | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Fungi | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| RMALY | Id MALDI-TOF Mass Spec Yeast | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| D2F | D2 Fungal Sequencing Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |