Dry hair, nails, skin scraping, body fluid, or lesion
material collected in a sterile red top or other sterile
container without additive (dry, without saline)
Test Description
If Ringworm is suspected, use code CT983 or CT987.
This test is for fungal culture and identification. Not for suspected Ringworm infections.
Label sample and submission form with source. Indicate on submission form if dimorphic fungal infection is suspected (E.g., coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, or histoplasmosis). Test includes fungal culture with identification. Sensitivities are not included.