Test Details

Mnemonic

CUFUN

Ordering Code

3700499

CPT-4 Code(s)

87101, plus others if reflexed, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Collect

Skin, Hair or nails

Specimen Preparation

Remove hairs with forceps, scrape skin or scalp scales, clip nails and
include keratin scrapings. Cleanse skin with alcohol before scraping. Cleanse feet and hands
before collecting nails. Refrigeration is not recommended because it can inhibit dermatophytes.

Alternate Specimen

Swab in bacterial transport media

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Stability

Hair, skin and nail specimens:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Transport swabs:
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Fungal Culture, Isolation and Identifical
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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