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CPOE Test Name
Dermatophyte Culture
Synonyms
DERMAT
Specimen Type
Skin scrapings, nail clippings, affected hairs
Specimen Requirements
Skin scrapings, nail clippings, affected hairs
Storage and Transport
Transport at ambient temperature to Microbiology within 2 hours.
Causes for Rejection
Delay in transport; improper labeling; wrong container; insufficient quantity
Reference Range
No fungus isolated in 4 weeks.
Test Consists
Fungal culture of skin, nails, or hair
Turn Around Time
Final negative report in 4 weeks
Performing Lab
Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807
Methodology
Fungal culture on selective and non-selective media.
CPT / HCPCS Code
Culture 87101; Dermatophyte ID 87106
Special Instructions
If KOH needed, order Potassium hydoxide (KOH) exam.