Fungal (Mold/Yeast) Identification
| CPT Code(s): | Varies based on identification methods |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Actively growing mold or yeast in pure culture. Specimen Preparation:Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. If culture is suspected of being a microorganism identified on the IATA list as an infectious substance affecting humans, submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines. Stability:Ambient: 4 weeks; Refrigerated: 4 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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