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.
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
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Transport swabs:
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fungal Culture, Isolation and Identifical
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes