Fungal, Drainage or Exudate

Fungal, Drainage or Exudate
DataValue
Method Culture
CPT Code May vary with source
Test Scope Isolation and identification of mold and yeast from clinical samples.
Preferred Specimen Aspirate
Other Acceptable Specimens None
Required Specimen Volume >5 mls aspirate
Minimum Specimen Volume 5 mls aspirate
Specimen Container Sterile Container, screw-capped
Specimen Identification Label container with patient’s first name, last name and DOB include date and time of collection.
Special Instructions
  • Indicate specimen source on requisition.
  • Using a sterile needle and syringe aspirate material from undrained abscess. Place material into a sterile container.
  • Include any pertinent clinical information on requisition.
Shipping Requirements Store and ship at room temperature.
Transport to lab as soon as possible.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Leaking specimen
  • Inappropriate specimen transport
  • Mislabeled specimen
  • Unlabeled specimen
Turn-around-time 4 weeks