Dermatophyte Culture
CPT:
87101. Additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply as not all microbiology procedures can be determined before the culture is performed.
Expected Turnaround Time
14 - 35 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Hair, skin, or nail cuttings or scrapings
Container
Glassine envelope (preferred), sterile container or ESwab®
Collection
• Hair: Epilate 10 to 12 hairs. Specify the source of the specimen and include any pertinent clinical information. Cultures are incubated up to three weeks before a final report is issued.
• Skin and nails: Cleanse the area with 70% alcohol prior to specimen collection. Nail scrapings should be from a subsurface portion of the infected nail. Skin should be taken from the active border of the lesion.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; inappropriate transport device; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); specimen received frozen
Test Details
Methodology
Culture
References
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Ginsburg CM. Tinea capitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1991 Jan; 10(1):48-49. 2003055
Hay RJ. Fungal skin infections. Arch Dis Child. 1992 Sep; 67(9):1065-1067. 1417045
Rezabek GH, Friedman AD. Superficial fungal infections of the skin. Diagnosis and current treatment recommendations. Drugs. 1992 May; 43(5):674-682. 1379146
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182337 | Dermatophyte Only, Culture | 575-1 | 182337 | Dermatophyte Only, Culture | 575-1 |
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