FSSHN - "Fungal Stain, Calcofluor, Skin, Hair or Nails"

New Test

Effective Date

11/28/2023

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | November 2023

Updated Test

FUNGAL STAIN, CALCOFLUOR, SKIN, HAIR or NAILS

Test Details

Mnemonic

FSSHN

Ordering Code

3400763

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87220

Specimen Information

Collect

Skin, hair or nails

Specimen Preparation

Skin, hair or nails collected in a sterile leak-proof container. 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 can inhibit dermatophytes.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Calcofluor White Stain

Reference Range

See report

Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC

New York DOH Approval Status

Yes

Test Name	Ordering Code	Result Code	Component Name	LOINC Code	AOE Prompt
Fungal Stain, Calcofluor, Skin, Hair or Nails	3400763
		3400764	Specimen Source:	31208-2	Yes
		3400765	Fungal Stain SHN	21003-9	No

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FSSHN – “Fungal Stain, Calcofluor, Skin, Hair or Nails”